John Henry Morrison, age 100 of Horntown, VA, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on June 23, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1924 in Newark, DE to the late Robert W. Morrison and Lillian Martha (Capel) Morrison.

John proudly served in the US Army from 1943-1945. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing motorcycles. John had a passion for gardening and always grew large and plentiful gardens with a wide variety of vegetables. He also enjoyed going boating and fishing. John was a lifelong member of the Elkton VFW. He was a former member of the BSA Motorcycle Club of Newark, DE and he belonged to the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

John is survived by his children: Carol A. Morrison-Shultz and her special friend, Richard Travalini, Jeanie Morrison, and Robert W. Morrison, Sr.; grandchildren: Kandi Brister, Carl Freezer, John Gray, Kristina Suttle, David Collins, Jr., Rebecca Collins, and Brian Morrison; 17 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; and sister, Elizabeth R. Conaway.

He is preceded by his brother, Robert W. Morrison; grandson, Robert W. Morrison, Jr.; and wife, Elaine Morrison.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1PM at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc. 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. Family and friends may attend the viewing beginning at 12PM. Burial will follow at Head of Christiana Cemetery.