Jeffrey Lynn Morrison

Carbondale - Jeff "Jeffro" Lynn Morrison, 52, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 02, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jeffro was born March 30, 1961 in Carbondale to Lynn Alan and Shirley Ann (Hawkins) Morrison. Survivors include; daughter, Liana Aucoin of Slidell, Louisiana; father, Lynn Alan Morrison of Marble Hill, Missouri, mother, Shirley Ann Morrison of Carbondale; brother, Vernon (Peggy Lynn) Morrison of Zwolle, Louisiana; two sisters, Marcy (Stafford) Part and Mary Vincent, both of Carbondale; several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Brent Schlossser of Carbondale. He is preceded in death by, a brother, James Gregory "Greg" Morrison, two nephews, Jason and Spencer Reid Part, and his grandparents. Jeffro was of Baptist faith. He worked for Aarons Tree Service and as an Auto Mechanic. He was a compassionate man who loved his family and worked very hard. Jeff was a unique individual and had many friends, even after his death, he continues to help those in need, by being a Tissue donor. He will be missed by many. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Meredith Funeral Home, Carbondale, with Rev. Dr. K. Stephen Combs officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Boskydell Cemetery, Carbondale. Following the burial, there will be a picnic held at Evergreen Park, Carbondale, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Jeffro's life. Memorial donations are the preferred form of remembrance, and may be made to his daughter, Liana, for her continuing education, % Mary Vincent, and will be accepted by the funeral home.



Service:



2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois







Visitation:



5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013



Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale, Illinois