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Official Obituary of
Kenneth Russell Morrison
January 31, 1936 ~ August 21, 2016 (age 80) 80 Years Old
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Kenneth Russell Russ Morrison, 80, of Zanesville, died at 3:18 P.M. Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Genesis Hospital. He was born in Blue Rock on January 31, 1936, a son of the late Kenneth Ross and Dollie Shook Morrison. He retired as lead mechanic at ODOT after 47 years. He served in the United States Army National Guard of Ohio. He enjoyed tractor pulls, his family, and eating out. He loved working on his parents 700-acre farm in his younger years. Surviving are his children, which were the love of his life, Carolyn (James) Warfield, Kenneth (Keri) Barnhart, and Tamera (David) Downey; 12 grandchildren, Jenna, Jill, Jodi, Christa, Shawn, Austin, Conner, Cody, Nathan, Brandon, Shane and Jamie; 13 great grandchildren, Josie, Brody, Alexis, Riley, Madi, Carter, Chance, Kira, Kaci, Kaelyn, Arianna, Roman, and Zayden; and special friend, Marilyn Brosie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Frances M. Besser Morrison, who died December 28, 2011; and two sons, Gerald Barnhart and Keith Barnhart. Friends and family may call from 5:00 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016, with Pastor Dan Hess officiating. He will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors by the VFW George Selsam Post 1058 and the American Legion Post 29. To send a note of condolence, or to order flowers or comfort food: visit www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com , follow us on Facebook, or call our professional staff at (740)452-4551. Dignified and professional services entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME.
Visitation
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home 1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States
Funeral Service
Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:00 AM Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home 1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States
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