Harrington Waddell "Sonny" Morrison, Jr. Georgetown, South Carolina Obituary

Harrington Waddell "Sonny" Morrison, Jr.

McClellanville: Harrington Waddell “Sonny” Morrison Jr., 94, of Charleston and McClellanville, wife of Jacqueline J. Morrison, entered in to his rest on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Morrison was born in McClellanville on July 16, 1923, a son of the late Harrington Waddell Morrison and Mary Howard Horry Morrison. Sonny was a Navy Veteran of World War II and was stationed aboard an LST and landed soldiers and material on Normandy Beach. After the war, he held many jobs but always returned to the sea. He designed and built two steel-hulled shrimp trawlers in the early seventies and handmade cast nets. He was recognized by the “National Fisherman” at Fish Expo in October of 1988, for developing a Soft TED device to exclude turtles when trawling the sea floor for shrimp. As a small boy, Sonny loved spending time with his grandmother and extended family in the small community of Grahanville near Ridgeland. Sonny is survived by his: wife; and together they have four children; fifteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be Saturday, May12, 2018, in Saint James-Santee Episcopal Church Chapel of Ease, 205 Oak St., McClellanville at three o’clock pm. Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to: Saint James-Santee Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 123, McClellanville, SC 29458, or to the charity of your choice. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
July 16, 1923 - May 10, 201807/16/192305/10/2018
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Lisa
May 15, 2018
My condolences to the Morrison family. I pray God comforts the family during this time of bereavement. May the many loving and cherish memories of Harrington comfort his family and friends. A comforting thought to keep in mind is at Psalm 147:3 "He (GOD) will heal th... Continue Reading
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May 14, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revel... Continue Reading
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William & Corrine Wigley
May 12, 2018
Corrine and I were sorry to hear of Sunny's passing. We used to know and spend time with him in the 70's when we were stationed at the Charleston Naval Base. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Corrine Wigley Litchfield. SC
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