William B. Morrison

William B. Morrison, of St. Albans, died peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, with family by his side. He was born in Zona, WV on November 3, 1931, served his country in the United States Air Force, including one year in North Africa, moved to Nitro briefly and then lived in St. Albans for almost 70 years. Bill was the son of William Earl (“Earl”) and Edna Fields Morrison, who preceded him in death as well as his brother Ray Duwane Morrison (wife Mary) and sister Madge Marie (Morrison) Canterbury (husband Huck). Bill was employed by Union Carbide in Nitro, WV for 14 years. During his employment at Carbide, Bill was proud of earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from WV State College and graduating Cum Laude while juggling work and family. After Carbide, Bill successfully transitioned into real estate sales, general contracting, and residential developments. He retired as a real estate broker with 44 years of service. One of Bill’s many favorite stories is when at Walton High School, Walton, WV, his coach gave him the option of playing school sports or ping-pong. He chose ping-pong. Clearly, Bill was his own man and made his own decisions from a young age. In his spare time, he always had a farm somewhere, many years in Roane and Putnam Counties, and enjoyed trading cattle and raising ponies for his grandchildren. He frequented cattle sales in Spencer, WV, and later Ripley, WV, and cherished his time with the longtime friends he made at these stockyards. Bill liked being known as both a realtor and a cattleman. Bill’s legacy is he inspired others to get it done. Many share ideas and intentions, but never act. Bill acted and made it happen, regardless of the challenge. Bill got it done and finished well! Bill is survived by his wife, Ernestine (“Teenie”) Schoolcraft Morrison, whom he was devoted to for 73 years; his son, Greg Morrison (wife Ann) of Raleigh, NC; his daughter, Debi Jarvis (husband Jan) of St. Albans, WV; his grandchildren Lisa Reger (husband Chris), William (“Billy”) Morrison (wife Nina), Jonathan Wester (wife Maggie), Tina Hurst, and Chad Starcher (wife Cassandra). He is also survived by his brother-in-law, John Schoolcraft (wife Carolyn); his nieces, Susan Campbell (husband Larry), and Beth Bryan (husband Ken) and his great grandchildren, Asher, Austin, Ava, Brody, Ethan, Kylie, Natalie, Paisley, and Ryan. As per Bill’s request there will be no service. His body has been donated to the WVU Human Gift Registry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bill’s memory to either St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 815 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177, Bill’s church home where he served since 1957, or Hubbard Hospice House West c/o HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387 or online at hospicecarewv.org. One may visit Bill’s tribute page by visiting bartlettnicholsfuneralhome.com to share condolences or memories with the family.

William B. Morrison

November 3, 1931 - March 22, 2024