Obituary for James S. Morrison
Glens Falls
James S. Morrison, 96, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1926, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Cyrus Glen and Helen (Harrington) Morrison.
He proudly served his country with the United States Navy in 1944. After leaving the Navy, James became a Police Officer for the Glens Falls Police Department. After serving his community, he retired in 1988 as acting Sargent. He was a member of several gun ranges in the area.
James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
He married the love of his life, Mary Preston on February 19, 1950. They spent a wonderful 58 years of marriage together until her passing in 2008.
Left to cherish his memory include his two sons; Harold W. Morrison and his wife, Joy, and James P. Morrison and his wife, Carol; his grandsons, Kristopher P. Morrison, James Stanley Morrison and his wife, Emily, and their sons, Colin and Tylor; and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband, Paul; his step-grandchildren, Jessica Mattison, Robert Westlake, Anthony Vaughn and Cody Vaughn; his step-great-granddaughter, Kayla Mattison; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At James's request, there will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00am on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, 225 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Donations in James memory can be made to the Glens Falls Police Benevolent Association, 42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
James S. Morrison, 96, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on September 18, 1926, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Cyrus Glen and Helen (Harrington) Morrison.
He proudly served his country with the United States Navy in 1944. After leaving the Navy, James became a Police Officer for the Glens Falls Police Department. After serving his community, he retired in 1988 as acting Sargent. He was a member of several gun ranges in the area.
James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
He married the love of his life, Mary Preston on February 19, 1950. They spent a wonderful 58 years of marriage together until her passing in 2008.
Left to cherish his memory include his two sons; Harold W. Morrison and his wife, Joy, and James P. Morrison and his wife, Carol; his grandsons, Kristopher P. Morrison, James Stanley Morrison and his wife, Emily, and their sons, Colin and Tylor; and granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Reynolds and her husband, Paul; his step-grandchildren, Jessica Mattison, Robert Westlake, Anthony Vaughn and Cody Vaughn; his step-great-granddaughter, Kayla Mattison; as well as several nieces and nephews.
At James's request, there will be no calling hours.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00am on Monday, December 19, 2022, at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, 225 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Donations in James memory can be made to the Glens Falls Police Benevolent Association, 42 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.