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1936 - 2018
 Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Emmett G. Morrison, 82, of Barboursville, WV, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born May 13, 1936 in Barboursville, WV, to the late Russell and Lillian Moore Morrison. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorena Mae Angelo Morrison, his only son, Mark Shawn Morrison, and three brothers, Robert, Donald, and Gary Morrison. He was retired from the Army and Army National Guard, serving State and Country for 42 years. He served as Command Sergeant Major in various positions of the Army National Guard, in training and operations, personnel, and WV Military Academy. The last years of his career were as the State Command Sergeant Major appointed by Major General Joseph Skaff, serving with MG Skaff and MG Allen Tackett. He served as president of enlisted association for a five-year period and was founder of the WV Sergeants Major Assoc. He was a graduate of Barboursville High School and WV State University and many military schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis at Ft. Meade, MD and Ft. Rucker, AL. He was awarded ten federal awards including the Legion-of-Merit. He was also awarded the “Distinguished West Virginian” by Gov. Gaston Caperton and the “Minute Man” award by the enlisted association National Guard of U.S. CSM Morrison is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy M. and Fred Greenwood of Edgewood, KY; five grandchildren, Emily, Mary Kate and Amanda Greenwood of Edgewood, Ky; Shannon and Shawn Morrison of South Point, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Thomas Ball; special friends, CSM (Ret) Bruce Coleman, CSM (Ret) Robert Carrico, CSM (Ret) Joe Sale, COL (Ret) Brarry Cox, COL (Ret) Calvin Kelly, LTC (Ret) Mike Barber, Mr. Steve Dean, MSG (Ret) J.J. Hatfield and a host of men and women called friends and many friends of the Bates Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Bates Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon and Elder. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Scott Hoppe. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park with full Military Honors by the WV Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
COL (RET) A.J. Ball
ajball1003@aol.com
Wednesday September 26, 2018 at
7:03 AM
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CSM Morrison was a fellow soldier and friend. He was a true professional and I was honored to have served with him.
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless.
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COL (Ret) Tim Hill
Tuesday September 25, 2018 at
8:10 AM
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CSM Morrison was an inspiration to all the Soldiers in the WVARNG. He was a Soldiers, Soldier! He was also a good friend and will be missed by all. I thank God that our paths crossed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Morrison family.
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CSM (RET) A.D. Rutter
Tuesday September 25, 2018 at
7:21 AM
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My sincere condolences, Emmett was a friend and a mentor. Blessings to the family.
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1SG Jim Gregory
Monday September 24, 2018 at
12:24 PM
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CSM Morrison was instrumental in setting me on the right path as a leader, his guidance to me as a young Soldier was the most valuable thing in my career. Rest in piece and thank you.
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Wilma Crutcher
Monday September 24, 2018 at
6:20 AM
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Deepest sympathies to the family. Thank you for your distinguished service to our Country and to your church.
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Joe Kieffer
Sunday September 23, 2018 at
8:45 AM
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To family and friends of Emmett.
It has been a pleasure to know Emmett and Lorena as friends and as brother and sister in Christ at Bates Memorial Church.
Joe Kieffer.
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SGM (Ret) Richard B. Clutter
Sunday September 23, 2018 at
3:42 AM
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CSM Morrison was admired and respected by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Brarry Cox
Saturday September 22, 2018 at
1:52 PM
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So sorry to hear this news! Emmett was my friend and mentor. I sought his advice and counsel on many issues over the years. Every time I was able to visit he always filled me in on his family.....he was so proud of you all. Time will ease the pain of your loss. He was a good man and a leader that impacted the lives and careers of many soldiers from our State and Nation. Rest In Peace Sergeant Major....we now have the watch!
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