John Edward Morse

JOHN EDWARD MORSE

John Edward Morse, 70, Thompson, MO passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at his home, after a short illness. John was born December 25, 1955, in Kewanee, IL the son of Lawrence Edward “Ed” King Morse and Marion Ora “Jean” (Little) Morse. On November 23, 1984, he was united in marriage to Sherry (nee Spotts) Morse.

In addition to his wife Sherry of 41 years, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his siblings Cathy Thompson of Centralia, MO, Peggy Emerson and her husband Jim of Sheffield, IL, Nancy Osborne of Hortonville, WI, David Morse and his wife Sue of Macon, MO, Ron Morse and his wife Sherry of Centralia, MO and Tim Morse and his wife Kim of Columbia, MO; Uncle John is also survived by numerous and much loved nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, two brothers James and Kevin Morse preceded him in death.

John owned and operated Handy Husband Home Repairs and raised cattle for many years. John also had a BSN Degree from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until service time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO with Pastor James Lanning of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Centralia, MO officiating. Interment will be in the New Hope Church Cemetery near Thompson, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Hope Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net