James O'Dell Morrison, Sr., 80, passed away on June 17, 2019 at Sunrise of Raleigh. Born on May 10, 1939 in Pinehurst, NC; he was the son of the late Charles Robert Morrison and Hazel O'Dell Morrison. Jim graduated from NC State with an Engineering Degree and retired after many years with the State of NC DOT as the Outdoor Advertising Coordinator.
Jim met the love of his life, Marian Caton, while in high school and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage. He was a dependable family man and enjoyed spending time with his son and daughter as they grew up and later on spending time with his grandchildren. He also had a passion for genealogy and cars. Jim was a member of the Triangle Buick Club, owning a '51 Buick and 2 Reattas along the way.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Marian Morrison; son: James "Jim" Morrison, Jr and wife Jill, of Raleigh; daughter: Martha Hunt and husband Buck, of Cary; grandchildren: Matthew Hunt and his fiancé Jessica Edmundson and Hannah Hunt; sister-in-law: Maxann Morrison, of Suffolk, VA; sister-in-law: Martha White and her husband Florin, of Lillian, AL; and by nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother: George, Morrison.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20th from 10 - 11 am at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Avenue), with a service to begin at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Private Family Graveside Service to follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
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