Neill John

Morrissey

Neill John Morrissey son of the late Richard and Ethel Curtis Morrissey was born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 3, 1940. He departed this life at his residence surrounded by his loving family on November 8, 2019, at the age of 79.

On September 20, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio, Neill was united in marriage to Tracey "Cricket" Woolf. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2017. Neill was a Veteran of the United States Marines He was a member of the Teamster's Union and the Believer's Chapel Church. Since 1979 Neill and Cricket have opened their home up to 201 children, loving each child like they were their very own. Neill enjoyed taking care of his horses and farming. He loved taking care of his children and going to church.

Neill was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sons, Darmarion (Baby Dee) Cain, Calvin Morrissey and Todd Morrissey, and one granddaughter, Alaysia Marie Zulauf.

Neill is survived by three sons, Tony Morrissey of Toledo, Ohio, Marshon Morrissey of Ellington, Missouri, Ralon Morrissey of Ellington, Missouri, five daughters, Cheryl Casper and husband Mark of Perrysburg, Ohio, Angie Morrissey and fiancé Butch of Gibsonburg, Ohio, Melinda Morrissey of St. Petersburg, Florida, Lexi Morrissey of Ellington, Missouri and Annie Morrissey of Ellington, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandson, nine brothers, Terry Morrissey, Rick Morrissey, Larry Morrissey, Ed Morrissey, Jim Morrissey, Bob Morrissey, Alan Morrissey, John Morrissey, Tom Morrissey, four sisters, Kathleen Flickinger, Colleen Kenton, Ellen Bridge and Anne Hardy. Neill Will be deeply missed by his family and the entire community.

Visitation: Tuesday, November 12 ^th 4 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Wednesday, November 13 ^th 10 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Ministers: Pastor Ben Pickett and Sister Rita

Burial: Polk Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Brian Emch, Zachery Emch, Butch Iler, Marshon Morrissey, Bob Morrissey and Bob Keaton

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Whole Health Outreach