Robert Morrison

Robert Louis Morrison was born on November 1, 1939 in Eudora, Arkansas. Preceded him in death; his mother Dorothy Balsom; father Bossie Morson Sr.; daughter Stephanie Battle; brothers Lee Toney, Chuck Morson, and Bossie Morson Jr. Robert leaves to cherish his memories, wife Crystal Flippen Morrison and son Robert “Robbie” Morrison of Eagan, MN; granddaughter Amaya Battle and son-in-law Terrell Battle of Maple Grove, MN; sister-in-law Henrietta Toney of Maple Grove, MN; Momma Rosita Morson of Detroit, MI; brothers Jimmy Morson of Ypsilanti, MI, Pastor Jamel Morson of Detroit, MI, Toney Morson of Detroit, MI, and Boyd ‘Kathy’ Morson of Brooklyn Park, MN, and a host of nephews, nieces, in-laws, cousins, church family and friends. In his twenties, Robert moved to Minnesota to join his mother and other family members who had migrated from Arkansas to begin a new life. Although most of the family members have passed on, a few members of that generation still remain to cherish his memories; first cousins, Deaconess Sylvia Ross, Luvene Jackson, Steven Turner, Charles Scott, and Jimmy Turner. Robert was a member of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN, where he sang in the Men’s Chorus, served on the Finance Board, and Pact II Ministry (a Christian-based support group for people with addictive behavior). Throughout his life, Robert believed in blessing others by donating food, clothes, and cars whenever he saw a need. He was employed by Northern State Power Company (NSP) where he was a Customer Service Representative until he retired in 1997. After his retirement, Robert decided to re-join the workforce as a driver for senior assisted living homes. He loved transporting the seniors because every day was a new adventure. In his younger days, Robert was a member of The Niles singing group. The group would travel to different cities in Minnesota and perform. Robert’s love for music continued to shine even when he battled health issues. He would break out in song at the nursing home, where he resided, entertaining the other patients and staff. During his illness, he also maintained a sense of humor catching people off guard with his quick responses. While Robert served in the Pact II ministry, the group would always end their sessions with an affirmation that Robert wrote - I Am Somebody. Therefore, to close this obituary, we end it with his affirmation. In God’s eyes, I am somebody, I am somebody, in God’s eyes. I am a believer, I am not a doubter, I am an overcomer. I’ve overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil, by the blood of Jesus, and the words of my testimony. I can do all things, through Christ, who strengthens me. Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the World - I am a believer. I choose to believe God, that’s what I am, that’s what I do. In God’s eyes, I am SOMEBODY. Amen

Robert Morrison

November 1, 1939 - June 27, 2023