Morrison-Q Genealogical Association Inc

From the board of Morrison-Q                                              October 24, 2026

We are all very sad to let you know that our founder and President, Coit Morrison, has passed away. He was a good friend as well as the leader of our group. He leaves behind very large shoes that none of us can fill.

For the present, Michael David Morrison, Q-63 will assume the President’s duties. The board is committed to carrying on Coit’s vision and intentions for Morrison-Q. There are projects in the works like the monument for William and Margaret which will be completed soon.

A tribute to Coit and more details about him will be sent out in the future.

We have many challenges ahead and will do our best to keep you informed as we move forward.

We will post information periodically on our website,  morrison-q.com.  Please contact us at morrisongroupq@gmail.com with questions or suggestions.

Respectfully,

Board members of Morrison-Q

From the fall Sgian Dubh

Coit Morrison, a storyteller until the end The Clan Morrison convener at the Grandfather Mountain games dies. Buddy Morrison regrets that his last conversation with his good friend and fellow Clan Morrison member Coit Morrison was about scrambled eggs. Buddy, who informed the clan of Coit’s death in October, visited him after his brain surgery in September at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, He chatted with Coit in a lighthearted way – the kind of conversation you have with a close friend who has just come out of a major operation and you have high hopes for his recovery.“I was busting his chops about the untouched scrambled eggs on his breakfast tray,” Buddy said. Two weeks later, Coit’s condition deteriorated. His doctors said there was nothing more to be done. He died October 14 at the age of 68. “Had I known that would be the last conversation I would have with Coit,” Buddy added, “I would have drawn up a chair and had one of those long discussions about, well, anything. It wouldn’t take much to pull Coit into a discussion about investments, genealogy or tales about growing up in the North Carolina mountains, or the Christian Service Brigade, or spiritual disciplines. I already miss those talks.” That is the way Coit’s friends remember him – a larger-than-life figure who loved the Christian religion, the Carolina countryside and Clan Morrison. Coit was the convener of the Morrison tent at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in Linville, NC, where he frequently won the best tent award for his display of Morrison memorabilia, including puzzles and games for children. He was also a clan historian. “I have special memories of Coit from my trip to Grandfather Mountain,” said Clan Chief Alasdair Morrison. Edwin Holcombe Jr., a past chairman of the Clan Morrison Society of North America, added, “Coit was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.” Coit was born in Newark, NJ, on May 10, 1958, but grew up as a son of the South. He was raised in Iredell, County, NC, where he became an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, hiking, and exploring the natural world. An energetic walker and hiker, he was always ready to discover another trail or enjoy the quiet beauty of the outdoors. Coit was a member of Hope Fellowship Church in Rock Hill, SC, where he served as the leader of Christian Service Brigade Battalion 2733. His commitment to Christian service reflected the heart of a man who found genuine pleasure in serving others. Coit was a wonderful storyteller, whose familiar expressions became part of the memories he leaves behind. Those who knew him will remember his characteristic responses: “Oh well,” “That’s all you need,” and “Yeah, whatever,” along with his loving and good-natured use of the word “Knucklehead” when referring to his Battalion guys. These expressions captured his unpretentious personality and the humor with which he approached life. Coit, a lifelong bachelor, is survived by his sister Denise Morrison. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Hope Fellowship Church, 95 Bird Street, Rock Hill, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christian Service Brigade Battalion 2733, in care of Hope Fellowship Church, 95 Bird St., Rock Hill, SC, 29730.