Don Alan Morrison, 75, of Wolfe City, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025. Born on December 16, 1949, in Fort Worth, TX. Don was the beloved son of Sanford Wilson Morrison and Mildred Viola Youngquist. He graduated from Forney High School and went on to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, where he excelled both academically and athletically, playing football and track and field for the university team. Don’s talent and dedication led him to be drafted in the 4th round into the NFL, where he enjoyed a distinguished career, playing 7 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, 1 season with the Baltimore Colts, and 1 season with the Detroit Lions. He was nominated for Man of the Year in 1973 alongside teammate, Archie Manning.
After retiring from professional football, Don embarked on a fulfilling career as a fireman at University Park, where he retired after serving for 20 years. His commitment to service and helping others continued as he later became a financial planner and served as the Constable of Precinct 3, making a positive impact on his community.
Don’s life was filled with love and joy, shared with his wife, Stephanie of Wolfe City; his children, Chris Morrison and wife Lacie, Katie Walden and husband Jordan, their mother, Marsha Brown, children Sean Green, Amber Landeros and husband Juan, Chance Green and wife Karley; and his 10 cherished grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sanford Wilson and Mildred Viola Morrison and infant sister Vicki Lynn.
Visitation will be Friday, September 5 from 5-7 and a memorial service celebrating Don’s life and legacy will be held on Saturday, September 6, at 11 both at R.W. Owens Funeral home in Wolfe City, TX.
We are sorry for your loss !
So sorry for y’all’s loss. 🙏🙏
It’s been years since I’ve seen Don. Dad (Bill Morgan) always spoke well of Don. I remember getting Saints tix to see him play. One trip I badly sprained my ankle and dad had to carry me to my seat. Don laughed often about that trip to Nola
He will be missed.
True talent and nice man.
Praying for peace and comfort
Tracy
Don was a dear friend for many years. We had a lot of good times and laughs. He will be truly missed.
I’ve known Don through my wife for about 2 years. What all I have been told about Don I wished I would have known him a lot longer. Smart, courteous, loving, fun to be around and a helper of many things and people.
So sorry for the lose of your Daddy. I am one of his many Morrison cousins. I live in Archer City, whete your granddaddy Sandford grew up.
I remember Don Alan as a baby and boy playing with my brothers Jerry & Gary. GOD Bless you all with peace and comfort during this time.
So sorry for the lose of your Daddy. I am one of his many Morrison cousins. I live in Archer City, whete your granddaddy Sandford grew up.
I remember Don Alan as a baby and boy playing with my brothers Jerry & Gary. GOD Bless you all with peace and comfort during this time.
Sending love and prayers
RIP Don you was a part of the family and will be dearly missed
Praying for you in this difficult time. 🙏
Don will be deeply missed, but the wonderful memories will be forever embedded in the hearts of those he touched.
R.I.P Big Pappa
Chance and Karley, I am so sorry for your loss. God must have needed another angel. You now have you’re one special angel 😇 💗 My dad passed 32 years ago @ 70 from lung cancer. I understand your pain, but I talk to him everyday. I know my boys made it to adults because he was watching over them.