Robert Frank Morrison

Robert Frank Morrison, 71, of Grants Pass, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2412 Williams Highway. He was born Sept. 28, 1938 in Waltham, Mass. Morrison moved to Southern Oregon in 1975 and worked at Litton Industries. He later went into business with partners in ESAM in 1984. He was the company's president and chief executive officer for 22 years. Morrison was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1998. He was involved in the Active Club, Litton's color guard and doing voluntary ministry in the community. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jean Lenore Morrison; four sons, Wayde Morrison, Craig Morrison, Robert Morrison and Joshua Heller; two daughters, Jacqueline Deal and Robyn Hosier; brother, Chester Morrison; sister, Elaine Machcado; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.