Fred Morrison Jr. (fondly known as “Tūt,” “Oh Fredy,” “Robust” or” Big Fred”) was born November 4, 1963, in San Diego, California, to Mary Louise and Fred Morrison, Sr. He was the fourth child to join the Morrison household. He began life as a “preemie”, weighing in at just 4 pounds at birth.
At an early age he became a member of Cub Scout Pack 470 led by his mother, Mary Louise as Den Mother. Fred loved the outdoors; fishing, swimming, playing football, scuba diving, riding dirt bikes, and jet skis. He was always very outgoing, active, and he loved to talk. Other hobbies included auto mechanics, gym workouts, and weight-lifting competitions. His favorite hobby was photography. He was known for always having his camera in hand and snapping shot after shot.
Fred received his formal education in the San Diego Unified School District. He attended Webster Elementary, Horace Mann Jr. High, and graduated from Will C. Crawford High School in 1981. He later attended San Diego City College and received an Associate of Arts Degree in Photography/Fine Arts.
Fred was a devoted, hard worker. He worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of San Diego. Retirement came early due to an on-the-job injury. In retirement he continued to work, doing contracted hauling and moving jobs. He also worked to support his community by volunteering with the San Diego Legal Aid Society. Serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors, he helped to build community relations with underserved citizens.
Fred was larger than life, not only in his physical stature but his personality. When Fred walked into a room, if you didn’t know him, you certainly would by the time you left.
On Sunday, February 18, 2024, Fred’s brief battle with cancer came to an end. He closed his eyes and took God’s hand.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Mary Louise and Fred Morrison, Sr., his
grandparents; Elvina and George Robinson, and Alberta Morrison.
Fred is survived by his son Brian Morrison of San Diego, brother Ron Johnson (Regina) of Las Vegas, NV, sisters; Joan Player-Johnson of San Diego, Freddie Lynn Morrison of San Diego, and Melissa Morrison of Houston, TX, uncle Floyd Robinson (Sandra) of San Diego, and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces, cousins and countless friends.
