Jack Morrison

Jack Edward Morrison of Ogden, AR passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 6, 1942 in Ashdown, AR to Aaron Dalton ‘Jack’ Reed and Ethel Mae Ford. He later moved to and grew up in Clay Center, Ohio when his mother married his step-father, Jack Morrison. He graduated from Genoa High School in Genoa, Ohio and from Stautzenberger Business College in Toledo, Ohio. He returned to Ashdown and met his future wife, Mary Ann Davis, but the conflict in Vietnam called him to join the U. S. Air Force. He served four years from 1963 until 1967 in the Security Service in San Antonio and San Angelo, Texas. After the first two years, and many love letters, he and Mary Ann were married February 21, 1965. They both earned a BSE at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, AR, and both taught school in Port Lavaca, TX for five years. They returned to Ogden to care for both sets of aging parents and make a new home with two sons, surrounded by loving grandparents and family. Jack was truly a good salesman and made many friends along the way. He was manager of J.B. Davis General Store in Ogden; ran the Conoco gas station; sold cars at Little River Ford and Efird Ford and later had a car rental business. He was also the Mayor of Ogden for approximately 20 years, during which time he was instrumental in getting a sewer system and natural gas service for the community. He proudly served on the Southwest Arkansas Water District Board for 25 years. Mr. Morrison was a member of the Ogden United Methodist Church. He enjoyed golfing; was an avid Razorback fan; and loved watching his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Aaron Dalton ‘Jack’ Reed and step-father, Jack Morrison. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Morrison Skieff; his wife, Mary Ann Morrison; two sons, Glenn (Janell) Morrison of Cumming, GA, and Patrick (Shannon) Morrison of Ogden, AR; one sister, Frances (Melvin) Garcia of Lemoore, CA; four grandchildren, Jacob (Haley) LaRue, Carley (Ruston) Wake, Jared Morrison, and Ella Morrison; and four great grandchildren, Hadlee Wake, Rowan Wake, Grey Wake, and Jace LaRue. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown, AR. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at Madden Funeral Home in Ashdown. Jay Stephen Simpson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Ashdown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ogden United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 158, Ogden, Arkansas 71853. Pallbearers are the following family and friends: Ruston Wake; Jared Morrison; Brad Davis; Robbie Birtcher; Mike Davis; Scotty Turner; and Ricky Ward. Honorary Pallbearers are: Joe Davis; Phillip Davis; Keith Davis; Jacob LaRue; Ronnie Adcock; Tom Adcock; and Bill Adcock.

Jack Morrison

August 6, 1942 - September 25, 2021