Obituary of Grant C. Morrison

Grant C. Morrison, Jr. 57, of Cortland, passed away on January 16, 2016 at Cortland Regional Nursing Facility with his loving family and friends by his side. He was born on October 11, 1958 in Woodbury, New Jersey to the late Grant C. Morrison, Sr. and Maureen O'Brien Morrison. Grant attended East Carolina University and graduated with a History Degree. He was an avid East Carolina University pirate fan. Grant later owned and operated Blimpie Subs and Sandwiches in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He met his loving wife the former Mary Murdent in 2004, Mary and Grant were married October 14, 2006 in Jacksonville, North Carolina and relocated to Cortland, NY in 2008. Grant was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed golfing and watching his favorite sports teams, LA Dodgers, NY Giants, NY Knicks and NY Rangers. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 9 years, Mary Morrison, step children Jeremie (Erica) Hale, Hollie Phillips, sisters; Kathy (Michael) Sinardi, Jacksonville, Florida, Jean (Ted) Granger, Richmond, Virginia, Carol Morrison, Winston Salem, North Carolina, grandchildren; Mandie, Blaik, Jeremie and Antonia, mother in law Alice Murdent, Cuyler, NY, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Grant was predeceased by his parents Grant Morrison, Sr., Maureen Morrison, and step father Thomas Wiley. Prior to his passing Grant was employed by Cortland Regional Medical Center for the past 7 years as a Food and Nutrition Aide and Observation Tech. Grant was loved by all who knew him. He always had a kind and gentle word for everyone he met. There will be a memorial service and celebration of Grant's life in the spring. There are no calling hours and burial will be private. The family wishes to thank everyone who cared for Grant especially the staff of 2C and Misty Glen as well as Hospice care of Ithaca, and staff of Wilson Medical Center 6th floor. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland has be entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Grant's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or Cortland SPCA, 879 McLean Rd., Cortland, NY 1045 To offer condolences online visit, www.wright-beard.com