Charles Morrison

Charles Morrison, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born on September 27, 1937 in Delta, Alabama, Charles grew up in Anniston and Oxford, graduating from Oxford High School and attending Jacksonville State University. He had a lifelong career in the printing industry beginning at the Anniston Star, eventually owning several of his own businesses doing everything from newspapers to specialized printing for the propane gas industry. Charles was cherished by his multitude of friends, cultivated through his interests in music, golf, business, and the great outdoors. He was that “larger than life” individual who could fill a room when he walked in, and he was beloved for his generous spirit and sense of humor. Pursuing his passion for music, he played the guitar and sang beautifully, and got together weekly for many years with 20-30 of his friends who “picked and grinned” while swapping tales and good-natured faultfinding. Charles also loved playing golf, as much for the social camaraderie and business that could be conducted as for the challenge of trying to play par golf, although he did tend to forget his penalty strokes. The beauty and freedom of the outdoors was a magnet for Charles. As a young man, he rode motocross and made many trips on touring motorcycles, once riding to Colorado and back with his best friend Jim Stephens. Across the years, he and his wife Deb owned several homes and farms, including his beloved “cabin” in Delta, Alabama. They all looked wild and unkempt initially, but with the help of his tractor, bush-hog, ability to run a fence line, and sheer will, they all ended up as beautiful places where he and Deb left pieces of their hearts with every move. Charles had a special way with children and always made room in his life to coach, mentor, and teach his own kids, their friends, nieces and nephews, and grandkids. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Charles is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debbie Morrison; daughter Robyn Willingham; son Chris Morrison; granddaughter Kimberly Morrison Brown; grandson Julian Swinford; great-granddaughters Juliana Swinford, Ava Brown and Allie Brown; and great-grandson Caden Swinford. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Morrison, and his three sisters: Jeane Turner, Becky Jeffers, and Gail Luallen. A celebration of life service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Cullman on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation following the service. The family expresses heartfelt thanks for the care provided by Dr. Chris Coccia and Gentiva Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at lovetotherescue.org, or a charity of your choice.

Charles Morrison

September 27, 1937 - October 31, 2023