John Charles Morrison passed away peacefully on Oct. 17 in Woodstock, Virginia. John served during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve Infantry.
For his service and dedication, John was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal. His time in the service shaped his lifelong resilience, values and quiet strength.
Following his separation from active duty, John returned home and started his law career in Washington, D.C., before establishing his own firm in Alexandria, specializing in estate planning and probate. He focused on veteran outreach and serving retired military clients in Washington and Northern Virginia for more than 40 years. Beyond work, John loved community involvement, fly fishing and fly tying, cycling, woodworking, poetry, becoming a Virginia Master Gardener and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Katherine L. Morrison, his sons Robert Luke Morrison, Joseph Woods Morrison and Benjamin D. Terry and his sister Jean Morrison Williams. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
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