A memorial mass for Vernon A.L. Morrison, 87 of Enid, will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 27, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Rev. Kevin Ratterman as celebrant.  Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.

     Vernon was born on February 17, 1922 in Enid, Oklahoma to John O. and Tenna E. (Phillips) Morrison and died on August 8, 2009 in Enid.

     He grew up in Enid and enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 14, 1942.  Vernon served during World War II and was a POW.  He received World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, two bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal.  He was honorably discharged on December 3, 1945.  Vernon returned to Enid after his discharge to make his home.  He worked as a janitor for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. Joseph’s Catholic School for 18 years.  Vernon was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  He will be remembered as a wonderful and devoted man.  Vernon enjoyed his flower gardens.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Viola Penland.

     He is survived by many friends of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

     Condolences maybe made online at www.andersonburris.com.  Memorials may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.