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William Eugene (Gene) Morrison, 79, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, currently residing in Houston, TX with his daughter and son-in-law, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Sunday, July 23, 2006. He joined his parents, John Calvin Morrison and Mildred Morrison; parents-in-law, Rev. L.M. Walker and Gladys Walker; son, Ricky Morrison; sister, Patricia Haulman; and brother, Jack Morrison who have all gone before him to be with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Aileen Morrison, married now this past February for 60 years; his sister; Rachel Kelsey; his brother-in-law and wife, Rev. Larry and Carmen Walker; his daughter, Cathy Jean Bonner; son-in-law, Arthur Lee Bonner; and his three grandchildren, Waylon Gene Bonner, Arthur Wayne Bonner, and Cheyenne Jean Bonner; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, and countless friends. Gene was born in Parsons, KS on August 28, 1926. He moved with his family to New Mexico in 1940 and was a graduate of Albuquerque High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He was a member of Fruit Avenue Baptist Church where he met the love of his life, "Ruthie". After serving in the United States Air Force in WWII, they were married on February 3, 1946 at Fruit Avenue Baptist Church by Ruth's father, Rev. L.M. Walker. Gene received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from the University of New Mexico where he also played baseball. He later worked on his Doctoral degree in Austin at the University of Texas. In Gene's 32 year career at Albuquerque Public Schools as teacher, counselor, coach, principal, and administrator, he also enjoyed working as a Western Athletic Conference college football official for over 20 years. After his retirement in 1981, he was ordained as a minister at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, where he had been a member for many years. He served at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, Northwest Mesa Baptist Church, Grace Brethren Church and Christian School in Taos, and Hope Christian Schools in Albuquerque. During his career, he made many life long friendships. Gene was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered best by his dedication to his wife and family, golfing, bowling, and playing softball with his friends, countless fishing trips to his cabin in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico, and his unshakable faith in God. Gene was involved with many social, civic, and professional organizations including the National Education Association, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Juvenile Probation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, American Association of Christian Counselors, Association For Religious and Value Issues in Counseling, Association of Christian Marriage Counselors, American Association for School Administrators, National Association of Pupil-Personnel Administrators, and American Personnel and Guidance Association. He was elected to Phi Delta Kappa, National Education Honors Fraternity, and received the Outstanding Leadership Award by Albuquerque Public School Principals. The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and tender care during Gene's 79 years of life. He loved life, and valued his wife, son and daughter, family, and friends as wonderful gifts from God. Services will be held Saturday, 2:00 p.m., July 29, 2006, at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel on Friday, July 28, 2006, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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