Former LLL pastor advisor Rodney Morrison called to glory

Former Michigan District Lutheran Laymen’s League pastoral advisor, Rev. Rodney Leroy Morrison Jr., age 58 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home. Rod was born, to Rodney Sr. and Linda Morrison on January 16, 1965 in Lansing, MI. He grew up in Michigan and Florida, graduating at Bath, MI High School. He joined the US Navy on April 18, 1986, married Barbara Jean Smith on August 29, 1986 on Lake Marguerite in Grayling, MI and had a son, Shawn, in 1987. He was called by God and started seminary in 2003. He was placed at Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen and was ordained and installed in 2008.

Shortly after that, LLL district president Chuck Bennett appointed Rev. Morrison as district pastoral advisor and he served for several years. His father-in-law Bob Hahn had served as Capitol Zone LLL president.

Rev. Morrison is survived by his loving wife, Barbara “BJ” Morrison of St. Helen, son, Shawn Morrison of St. Helen, father, Rodney Sr. (Dawn) Morrison of Marion, mother, Linda Crisp of CA, grandson, Landon, brother, Travis (Diana) Morrison of CA, and sister-in-law, Debra Hahn of Lansing. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Rod was preceded in death by sister, Theresa Rost-Thompson, brother-in-law, Craig Hahn, and parents-in-law, Betty and Bob Hahn.

The funeral service was at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 616 S. 4th St., Harrison, MI 48625 on Monday, July 31, 2023 with the Rev. Timothy Sheridan officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Richfield Township Department of Public Safety.

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