Morris J. Barefoot's Obituary
Mr. Morris J. Barefoot, age 81, died Monday afternoon, January 16, 2006, at his home. He was born December 6, 1924 in Windber, PA to Edwin & Leona Barefoot (deceased). He married Geraldine Monson on November 20, 1948 who preceded him in death in February of 1989. Morris then married Freda O. Loyselle who survives him along with his sons, William (Gail) Barefoot and Larry (Cyndi) Barefoot; step-daughters, Celia (Chuck) Geark and Sharon (Joe) McQuaig. Morris enjoyed ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lucille Curtis of Baltimore, MD; brother, Carl (Shirley) Barefoot of Greensberg, PA; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Ralph Ewalt and step-brother, Howard (Rita) Hamilton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert and his step-sister, Juanita. Morris was a member of Lake Harbor United Methodist Church, an honorary member of Windber Fire Co., American Legion of PA, V.F.W. Post 3195 and V.F.W. Honor Guard, having served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Ravenna Lodge #441, F. & A. M., Past Master of Lovell Moore Lodge #182, member of Muskegon Chapter #47, R.A.M., Muskegon Commandary, K.T., Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids and the Saladin Chanters, Court #11, R.O.J., Muskegon Shrine Club, Mona Lake Boating Club, and was Past Patron of Genesis Chapter #88, O.E.S. He had served as Past High Priest of Royal Masons, and with the White Shrine of Jerusalem, He retired from Sealed Power Corp in 1987. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11 A.M. Thursday at Lake Harbor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. VISITATION with Morris' family will be 1-3 & 6-8PM Wednesday at The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441 (231-759-8565) where the Masonic Service will be held at 8 P.M. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS to Hospice of Muskegon – Oceana or the Shriner's Children’s Hospital will be appreciated.
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