He was born October 22, 1947,
in Canton, Illinois, the son of Clyde “Bud” and Juanita (Collins) Morrison,
both of whom preceded him in death.
He was married to Sandra Vitt
and then Lynnette Williams. He then
married Patty L. Porter in 2001 and she survives. Dwayne is also survived by two sons, attorney
Brian (and Rachel) Russell Vitt Morrison of Tigard, Oregon and Dr. Bradley (and
Michelle) Christopher Morrison of Apple Valley, Minnesota; three beloved
grandchildren, Lindsey, Maesey, and Emily Morrison; one sister, Marlene (and
Phil, who was a brother by another mother) Pemble of Canton; and his wife’s
three sons, Tim (and Brittany) Mason and grandchild Olivia, Josh (and Terri)
Mason, and Tylor (and Katie) Mason.
He graduated from Canton High
School in 1965 and from the University of Illinois with B.S. and Juris
Doctorate degrees. He practiced law
first with Barash & Stoerzbach and then with Stoerzbach & Morrison in
Galesburg for 33 years. He was appointed
associate judge of the Illinois Ninth Judicial Circuit on March 2, 2007, a
position he held until his death.
Dwayne served in the United
States Army and the United States Army Reserves, being honorably discharged
with the rank of Captain. He was a
member and past president of the Galesburg Lions Club and was a recipient of
the Lion of the Year, the Melvin Jones Fellow, and the William K. Richardson
Distinguished Service awards. He was
also a member of the Knox County and Illinois Bar and Illinois Judges
Associations and Soangetaha Country Club.
He was a huge sports fan,
rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears and Bulls, and the Fighting
Illini. He loved to play basketball and
was a member of the Knox College NBA (noon basketball association) and truly
loved playing golf. Dwayne was blessed
with a wonderful wife, children, grandchildren, and more great friends than
anyone deserves.
Dwayne led a full and active
life. He only regretted that he did not get more years with his wife; more time
with his sons; and did not get to spoil his grandchildren to the extent it
drove Brad and Michelle crazy. Plus, he couldn’t get good enough at golf to
beat his wife.
Visitation will be 2 to 4
p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday,
August 15, 2016 at the chapel with Rev. Jim Ecklund officiating. Burial will follow in East Linwood Cemetery,
where Military Honors will be accorded.
Memorial contributions in Dwayne’s name may be made to Galesburg Noon
Lions Club, Knox College, the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, or a charity of
the donor’s choice. Online condolences
may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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