Robert J. Morrison

Robert J. Morrison, age 80, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Licking Memorial Hospital following a short illness.Bob was born May 4, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Warren Arthur and Elizabeth (Maitland) Morrison.Bob is survived by his wife, Martha (Sheets) Morrison; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Brad Histed of Reynoldsburg; son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Vivian Morrison of Phoenix, Arizona; grandson, David and Patty Histed and great-grandson, Owen, of Danville, California; grandson, Tom and Malorie Histed of Chicago, IL and grandson, Jim and Rachel Morrison of Columbia, Maryland.Bob was well-known for his sense of humor and he enjoyed many good golf games over the years. He was very proud of his three grandsons.In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or service observed.Those who wish may direct contributions in Bobs memory to the Licking County Library, 101 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055.Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for the Morrison family.