Mr. Olin Morrison

It is with deep sorrow that the Morrison family announces the death of Mr. Olin Morrison, 89. Mr. Morrison entered into rest on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 3 o'clock on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in Union Methodist Church. The Rev. Charlie Short and The Rev. Dale McCluney will officiate with burial to follow in McBee Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Morrison was born on Sunday, December 20th, 1936, in Chesterfield Co., South Carolina. He is the son of Daniel Angus Morrison Sr. and Marie Stokes. Olin was a 1955 graduate of McBee High School, where he was a member of the football team, the FFA, and vice-president of the Senior Class. After graduation, he was initially employed as a telephone lineman for AT&T. In 1965, he began his career with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge in McBee, SC as a biological technician and equipment operator, In his almost twenty-year career there, he was dedicated to wildlife conservation and loved sharing God's natural creation with the general public and mentoring future generations. His practical knowledge added to the importance of research to protect and preserve endangered species. Expanding his mechanical skills, Olin ventured into a career in industrial maintenance. Later, forming his own company, McBee Mechanical and Fabrication, he serviced a variety of local industries and enjoyed providing opportunities to skilled young men. Upon retirement, he returned full-time to his childhood love of farming and raising livestock. With his son David, he enjoyed several decades of agricultural ownership. Caring for and training his many horses and mules brought him great joy which was shared with others as he participated in local parades and festivals. He especially enjoyed riding with his brother Frank and sponsoring young people in rodeo competitions and youth sports teams. Olin was a member of Union Methodist Church which he faithfully supported as an older adult. He was past president of the Men's Club and a member of the choir. He served as an active trustee for many years. He especially enjoyed the friendships he shared within his Sunday School class and the Senior Citizens JOY Club. Surviving relatives include his loving wife of 69 years, Kathryn Jones Morrison; daughters, Frances (Dale) McCluney and Mary Ann (Rod) Ellison; son, Ralph (Loren Brumbaugh) Morrison; granddaughters, Tara (Richard) Harris and Alexandra McCluney; great granddaughters, Harper and Mary Harris; as well as, Jason (Ann) Crowley, whose professionalism complemented Olin's work ethic and style and cemented a lasting friendship. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Olin David Morrison; brothers, John E. Morrison, Mendel L. Morrison, Daniel A. Morrison, Jr., and Franklin D. Morrison; sisters, Amy L. Morrison, Elizabeth Frostick, and Frances Morrison. The family would like to express their gratitude to members of McLeod Hospice Care team in Cheraw and to Dr. Smith and staff with McLeod Oncology Center in Florence, all of whom provided support and gentle care during his illness. A special thank you is extended to Mike and Loretta Tiller, whose loving friendship was demonstrated consistently over the past two years. Serving as pallbearers are Richard Morrison, Martin Morrison, John Morrison, Franklin Morrison, Luke Morrison, Philip Gardner, Bobby Helms, and Billy Pritchard. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Davis, Danny Gaskins, Ken Lewis, Petey Mason, Jack Raley, and Allen Teal. Memorials may be made in his honor to Union Methodist Church P.O. Box 522, McBee, SC 2910.

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Mr. Olin Morrison

December 20, 1936 - June 3, 2026