Brian James Morrissey passed away on October 22, 2025 at Linda White Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. Brian was born June 9, 1938 in West London, England, to parents David (Dai) Morrissey and Stella Morrissey. He was among the many children who were evacuated from the London area at the onset of the air attacks of the Battle of Britain, and it was in South Wales that he was raised by James and Sarah Ann Morrissey, his grandparents.
It was there that he met future wife, Gloria Jukes, and began a long career in engineering, first as an apprentice mechanical engineer, and then in the Royal Army as a commissioned officer and was stationed in Borneo and Singapore for a time. Back home as a civilian, Brian worked as a mechanical engineer throughout the South Welsh valleys.
During this time, he and Gloria were married, in 1962. The two of them lived and worked in Zambia in subtropical central Africa for several years in the 60s. He continued further as a maintenance engineer back in the United Kingdom. Later his career then brought he and Gloria to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1972, where he spent 16 years with James River Corporation.
Brian worked on projects and the patents associated with them then and would continue to for the rest of his life. In Louisiana, the couple also welcomed their daughter, Tiffany.
The family moved to Newburgh, Indiana, where Brian worked with Alcoa for 17 years, until he was able to then enjoy a long and happy retirement.
Brian’s mechanical inventions and improvements saw six patents in the US. Brian and Gloria were able to enjoy gardening, cooking and travel. He was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather and cat owner.
Brian was preceded in death by wife Gloria Morrissey (Jukes) and her parents Hector and Lillian May Jukes. He will be much missed by his friends and family in the UK who include siblings Ann Phillips, David Morrissey, Bronwen Hosie, Bernard Morrissey, Jonathan Morrissey (deceased) as well as in-laws, Don (Gill) Jukes and Barrie Evans (deceased).
He is survived by his loving family; daughter Tiffany (Morrissey) Gibbs (Damon Dawson), grandson Lincoln James Gibbs and former son-in-law Dylan Gibbs.
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Linda Kissel says
Tiffany
You know how I admired your dad. He was a super man.
Love to you, Lincoln & Damon
Linda Kissel
Jennifer E Witt says
Brian was such a great friend. He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared. His humor was contagious. A gentleman, very caring person. This porch, will never be the same, but with great memories. Love, Jenny Witt
Sarah Eaton says
Tiffany I never got to meet you, but I met your father when I would visit my mother Jenny. He was the most distinguished, gentle, and genuinely kind man I had ever met. When I met him I felt like wow, what an amazing light this man has! I was so thankful that my mother had him as a friend. I hope that I can still meet you. He also had a great sense of humor. I feel so honored to have met him. He blessed me and he didn’t even know it. I’m truly sorry about your loss. With all my heart. I loved him immediately. His smile was contagious. And I grieve along with my mother and your family and friends. He was an instant friend. May he be eternally greeted into the gates of heaven and reunited with his wife. God bless.
Linda Kissel says
Dylan Gibbs sorry I left you out. Take care.
Brian’s cleaning lady and friend
Take care.
Bronwen Hosie says
To dear Tiffany and family,sending sincerest condolences from your Aunty Bronwen and your Scottish cousins. Brian was a much loved brother and will never be forgotten.
Ann Phillips (Morrissey) says
I am Brian’s sister Ann, from the U.K. May I thank my niece Tiffany for this
lovely tribute, and the beautiful picture of her Father. My brother was loved
and admired by all of my brothers and sister. I wish everyone could have met him, to know what a wonderful person he was. We were very close, and
I am devastated by his loss. Brian, it was a privilege to be your sister, I love
you, and will treasure memories of you forever. God bless, and goodnight.
With love to Tiffany and the family in their grief. May I also say thank you to
Linda Kissel. Thinking of you all,
Ann (Morrissey) Phillips.
Ann Phillips (Morrissey) says
I am Brian’s sister Ann, from the U.K. May I thank my niece Tiffany for this
lovely tribute, and the beautiful picture of her Father. My brother was loved
and admired by all of my brothers and sister. I wish everyone could have met him, to know what a wonderful person he was. We were very close, and
I am devastated by his loss. Brian, it was a privilege to be your sister, I love
you, and will treasure memories of you forever. God bless, and goodnight.
With love to Tiffany and the family in their grief. May I also say thank you to
Linda Kissel. Thinking of you all,
Ann (Morrissey) Phillips.
Daman Jukes says
Fond memories of Uncle Brian he was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love from
Daman & Nic
Ann Phillips (Morrissey) says
I am Brian’s sister Ann, from the U.K. May I thank my niece Tiffany, for the
lovely tribute, and beautiful picture of her Father. Brian was loved and admired by all of my brothers and sister. I wish that everyone could have met Brian, to know what a wonderful person he was. We were very close and I am devastated by his loss. Brian, it was a privilege to be your sister, I
love you and will treasure our memories forever. God bless you, goodnight.
With lots of love to Tiffany and the family in their grief. May I also thank Linda Kissel.
Ann Phillips (Morrissey)
Bernard Morrissey says
To Tiffany and Family,
As a younger brother, by nine years of Brian, I have always looked up to him and been proud to be one of the siblings. Based in Wales, part of the UK have not always been in the same age group, or location, but have notable memories of certain events. I attended Brian & Gloria’s wedding in 1962. Brian & Gloria, on a visit here attended my wedding in Southampton in 1978. In 1966 both Brian and I were at the Aberfan Disaster helping in the rescue work. Brian was an Officer in the Territorial British Army at the time. I have been privileged during the past few years to be able to have weekly telephone conversations with Brian, which I will value forever. Thank you Tiffany for the Obituary and photo. As part of the family we will keep in touch and condolences to all of you. Please tell Linda that your Dad thought the world of her.
All Our Love
Bernard & Sue & Family
David Morrissey says
Sending heartfelt condolences to you all, a big loss to the whole family, My Uncle Brian.
What a life lead, a legacy left.
Mi gerddaf gyda thi dros lwybrau maith
I’ll walk beside you over many paths.
Rest in Peace Uncle Brian
Gloria Falcone says
Tiffany it was such a honor to care for your dad. He will be missed. He talked about you and Lincoln so much and was so proud of you both. I admired him so much such a smart, brave, articulate man. Rest in peace Mr Morrissey.
Saranne Broad says
My thoughts are with Tiffany, Lincoln and all his family and friends. Uncle Brian you are greatly missed. You were so kind to your great niece Clara. What an amazing life you lived. Rest in peace lovely man xx
Tiffany Gibbs says
Thank you all for your heartfelt condolences and memories of Brian. His memory will be will cherished always.
Sending love to all,
Tiffany, Damon and Lincoln.