Michael Morrill

Michael Morrill Michael Morrill, age 68, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. Michael Morrill was born the son of Carl and Vivian (Gardner) Morrill on March 25, 1947, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He served in the United States Navy in 1967. Michael worked as a trucker for various companies; he also worked for Independent Dairy Farmers Association for nineteen years. He was united in marriage to Gail Gardner in Hollywood, Florida, in 1977. She preceded him in death in September 2006. He was then united in marriage to Anne Thomas in May of 2007 in Orange Park, Florida. She preceded him in death in September of 2011. Michael attended the Lighthouse Chapel Church in Chillicothe. He was a member of the Chillicothe Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2428. He enjoyed dancing and fishing at Pikes Lake. Survivors include two daughters, Tish Anderson of Hollywood, Florida, and Tina Whitlock and husband Jim of St. Charles, Missouri; five grandchildren, Abbi Anderson of Higginsville, Missouri, Clint Anderson and wife Stefani of Chillicothe, Missouri, Matthew Morrill of Seattle, Washington, Kaydee Whitlock of St. Charles, Missouri, and Codi Whitlock of St. Charles, Missouri; and one great-grandchild Brody Anderson, and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Vivian Morrill; and two wives Gail and Anne. A visitation will be held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Friday, April 3, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Friday, April 3, 2015, from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael Morrill Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.