Robert Bob Morrison

Robert "Bob" Morrison, 53, of Carmichaels, Pa. died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born July 5, 1958 in Carbondale, Ill., a son of the late Robert Edward Morrison and Laura Janette (Snyder) and Melvin Valray Shoppel. Mr. Morrison was a graduate of Zeigler-Royalton High School in Zeigler, Ill. He retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant and was a decorated veteran of Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. While serving, he was an instructor for Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialists on the flight line. After his retirement, Mr. Morrison worked as a manger for Sears in the Uniontown store and also as a substitute teacher for the Greene County Career & Technology Center in the Automotive Technology classroom. He was an avid model train enthusiasts and was a very good artist. Mr. Morrison loved his family, especially his grandchildren. On July 11, 2006 he married Christine (Riley) Morrison, who survives. Surviving are seven children, Robert "Bobby", Kenneth "Kenny", John, D.R., Gina, Misty and Amanda "Pip"; five grandchildren, Kaitlyn "Stinky", Dylan, Julianna "Evil Pixie", Loralei "LoLo" and Alley; siblings, David, Robyn, Kris and Carol. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother Kenneth. Family and friends are welcomed from 1 to 3 p.m., the hour of a Memorial Service on Monday, June 4, 2012 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The U. S. Air Force will accord full military honors accompanied by Cumberland American Legion Post 400 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3491.