John "Johnny" A. Morse
July 31, 1957 - March 15, 2026
Chester, Virginia
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John "Johnny" A. Morse
July 31, 1957 - March 15, 2026
Chester, Virginia
Obituary
John “Johnny” A. Morse, 68, passed away on March 15, 2026.
He was born on July 31, 1957, in Newport News, VA, to Dallas Morse and Sadie Rorrer. He lived most of his early years in Poquoson, VA, and has lived in the Richmond area since 1972.
He started his career working as a roofer with his father. Much later, he transitioned into car sales and went on to spend over 15 years as the General Manager of The Auto Connection in Chesterfield. He retired in 2022 and truly loved his work and the people he worked with.
Johnny is survived by his devoted and loving wife of over 51 years, Teresa Morse; his sons, Alex and Scott Morse; his granddaughters, Ashley, Sage, Gia, and Mia Morse; his brother, Michael (Tina) Morse; and his sisters, Teresa Weaver and Juanita (Bob) Halliday. He also leaves behind a large extended family and his two beloved fur babies, Chrissy and Beau D.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas Morse and Sadie Rorrer, and his brothers, Dennis and Joseph Morse.
A visitation for Johnny will be held at Morrissette Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23234, on Saturday, March 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service to follow.
Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the family’s home to continue celebrating Johnny’s life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Johnny’s name to the COPD Foundation or American Lung Association.
Visitation
- Date & Time: March 21, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: March 21, 2026 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
COPD Foundation
- Address: 3300 Ponce De Leon Boulevard Miami, FL 33134 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.copdfoundation.org/
- Email Address: info@copdfoundation.org
- Phone Number: +1(866) 731-2673
- Description: The COPD Foundation was founded 20 years ago to transform the lives of people with COPD. Over time, our work has expanded to include bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. What began as a grassroots effort is now a global force in research, education, and advocacy. Celebrate two decades of progress with our 20th Anniversary magazine and article in the Journal of the COPD Foundation.
American Lung Association
- Address: 55 W Wacker Dr, Ste 1150, Chicago, IL 60601-1796, USA - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.lung.org/
- Email Address: Webmaster@Lung.org
- Phone Number: +1(800) 586-4872
- Description: Founded 120 years ago, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.
5 responses to John "Johnny" A. Morse
Marina Ramos says:
March 18, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. My heart aches for you and your family. I’m truly sorry for your loss of Johnny. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace. Keep your beautiful memories close to your heart.
Marina Ramos says:
March 18, 2026
My dearest Juanita
There are no words for the legacy Johnny left on you and your family. His shining personality will live on in your heart wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your brother who was so close to you.
Juanita Halliday says:
March 18, 2026
Johnny,
I don’t even know how to put into words the emptiness I feel knowing I can’t pick up the phone and call you anymore… and hear you answer on the other end. That alone breaks something deep inside me.
I keep finding myself wanting to be selfish, wanting to ask God to send you back to us. That’s how much you are missed.We still need you here.I feel losing you so deeply.
But I also know the struggles you carried, the weight you lived with every single day. I saw how hard it was for you, how it held you back and made life so much heavier than it should have been. And that breaks my heart in a different way.
I prayed so many times for you to get better. I held onto hope, believing things would turn around, believing you’d find peace and get better. I wanted that for you more than anything.
You weren’t just my brother you were our family’s constant, a piece of our hearts that we thought would always be there. No matter how much life changed, we always knew we had you.
My heart is shattered in a way I can’t explain. We will all miss your voice, your honesty, your strength most importantly your love.There will always be a space in our lives that only you could fill. We will carry you with us in everything we do. And while we try to find comfort in knowing you may finally be at peace, a part of us will always wish we could have you here and have more time.
I love you Johnny.
June Breeding says:
March 19, 2026
Teresa, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that you can find comfort in God’s peace.
Bonnie McGee says:
March 21, 2026
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I’ve heard so much about Johnny from Juanita but I only had the chance to meet him once at my son’s wedding. I pray your sweet memories will comfort you all.