HILL S. MORRISON, age 58, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014. Hill began his career as an EMT with the Tri-county Ambulance service transitioning into law enforcement as a reserve officer with the LaFayette Police Dept. He advanced to Detective before ending his career with the City of LaFayette . Hill then joined the Walker Co Sheriff Dept. where he worked as a narcotics detective and with the Drug Task Force. Hill retired in 2008 as a chief deputy with the rank of Major. During his career he was one of very few to be selected and graduate from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. Hill was the recipient of numerous awards in law enforcement throughout his 31 years of service. Preceded in death by parents Elmer and Foye Morrison, and Hilton and Betty Morrison; brother John Cuye Morrison. Survived by daughters Jill (Nicole Moore) Morrison, of LaFayette, Shelley (Robert) Cummings; son Rusty (Shanda) Morrison of Ooltewah, TN.; sisters Sheila (Buddy) Gentry of Summerville, Marquita Moore of Ashville, NC, and Monique Sprouse of LaFayette; brothers Michael (Amy) Morrison, of Trion, Keith (Christina) Morrison of North Dakota; grandchildren Maddie Jo Moore, Freedom Mulkey, Avah Morrison, Addyson Morrison, Alyx Cummings, and Grayson Cummings; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral from the First United Methodist Church of LaFayette Monday, November 03, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor John Hagen and Sheriff Steve Wilson officiating. Pallbearers to serve as Honor Guard will include, officers of the LaFayette Police Department and deputies of the Walker County Sheriff’s Department. Honorary pallbearers are Vic Wells, Wayne Sturdibant, Richard Dye, Michael Sprouse, Mike Freeman, Arnold Owens and Johnny Bass. Entombment will follow in LaFayette Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, November 02 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:01:23 +0000
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