Life Story
B
randon Christopher Morrison affectionately known as “Bran,” will be remembered as a sweetheart to all. He will always be a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Yet, to some of the cousins, he was considered to be more like a brother. Bran was friendly, exuberant, intelligent, and much fun to be around. He would light up a room with his glowing smile. Brandon was educated in the Philadelphia public school system where he excelled in all of his classes. He attended
Gompers Elementary, BWAP Middle School where he was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society, George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, and University of Pittsburgh- Titusville Campus. Brandon was a multi sport player. He ran track, played baseball, basketball and football. Football was his passion. He played little league football in the Pop Warner League for the Wynnefield Hawks as a running back and defensive back. He was a star player with the team, and because of his tough, hard-hitting abilities he was nicknamed “Hammer.” The Hawks were the champions for the 95lb Division in the Bert Bell Memorial Conference in 1994. Some of Brandon’s teammates say that Bran is a legend…
wow! If he heard that, it would bring that big smile to his face. Bran enjoyed watching professional sports and his favorite team was the Buffalo Bills…“if they were winning”… and he would switch to the Eagles if the Bills were losing…there’s still hope. He would be so proud of his Bills this year!! He was a fan of the Phillies (GO BILLS). He also loved the Chicago B u l l s ; Michael Jordan was his idol. He wanted to soar in the air just like Mike. Brandon’s favorite sneakers were “Jordans”…he loved those sneakers. When the Bulls vs Pistons played, it was always amusing
to see how Brandon and Bryan would put on their team caps to watch the rival teams go at it. It was a fight to the finish…Go Bulls! As a youth, Brandon accepted the Lord as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Beulah Baptist Church in February 1993. Aligning membership at his mother’s congregation, he joined
Christian Stronghold Baptist Church in November 2000. Brandon enjoyed speaking about the Lord even at a young age. There are so many wonderful
memories we have to cherish – another one that stands out is a time when the family visited a nursing home to sing Christmas carols to the senior citizens. We were all off pitch, but Bran’s low, flat key was so off, he had us laughing in hysteria, but the seniors were enjoying it…so much so that they
asked us to keep singing and they were actually making requests. Brandon leaves a legacy of love to: his loving parents, Chavela and Boyd (Settles); Charles and
Elaine (Morrison); two brothers, Bryan (Shafeah), and Morrese; three sisters, Chamika, Syreta and Tanesha; five nephews, Bryan Caleb, Morrese, Jr., Tazjae, Cameron and Noah; one niece, Kayla; grandmother, Theresa (Mom-O); grandfathers, Harry and John; Aunts and Uncles, Pamela, Harriet (Sterling), Mina, Wilda (Herman); Johnny, Lee, Garry, Morris (Melissa), and Donald (Ramona), and a host of special cousins, Great Aunts and Uncles, coupled with many friends.
Order of Service Organ Prelude
Thinking Of You With Love
Dwayne Durham
Processional
Clergy, Officials & Family
Opening Words of Comfort Hymn of Comfort
Choir
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Isaiah 40:28-31 Bryan Caleb Morrison New Testament: 2 Cor. 1:3-5 Sebron Dandy, III Prayer of Comfort
Deacon Alfred Dorsey
Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ
Selection
Joshua Arrington
Resolutions/Acknowledgment Reading
Church Clerk Noreen Pettaway
Selection
Choir
Life Story Yancey Durham Tribute & Remarks
Bryan Morrison
Musical Selection
Alva Williams
Eulogy
Pastor Dr. Alyn E. Waller
God has you in His care, we have you in our hearts. A million times we cried, it broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn’t go alone, for a part of us went with you... The day God called you Home.
Celebrating the Life of
Brandon Christopher Morrison
SUNRISE January 10, 1982
SUNSET September 29, 2011
~Author Unknown~
So Long For Now I will not say good-bye my darling Bran, Just so long for now until I see you again. I miss you so much, you cannot imagine the pain, The ache is so deep in my heart it feels like it will never go away. The tears will fall for some time, but knowing that I will see you again, helps me to go on. I know that you would want me to be strong, so I look for your beautiful smile and gain the strength I need to go on. Words cannot say how sad I am that you have left me so soon, but we must believe that our God has a plan. I wish I could hear your voice, touch your face, kiss your cheek, just hold you again.
Benediction
As
We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part.
Acknowledgment
we celebrate the life of our Brandon, we wish to extend profound and heartfelt appreciations for your presence, prayers, support, and the many acts of kindness you have shown us. Your thoughtfulness has given us strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. May God richly bless you and keep you in His care. Peace, Love and Blessings Always, Brandon’s Family
So for now, I’ll close my eyes and I will see your face and your smile. I’ll talk to you, and I will hold you in my arms. No one can take that away from me. We’ll talk everyday and I’ll look up and throw you a kiss, and know that you will be looking down at me and do the same. I love you my darling with all my heart and will see you again someday. You will always be remembered and forever my love. Hug and Kisses, Mom (“ma”)
Memorial Service
Friday, November 11, 2011 10:00 A.m.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church
230 West Coulter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Senior Pastor