Dwain “Bones” Starlin Morrison
Dwain “Bones” Starlin Morrison, 88, of Nederland, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. He was born May 11, 1936, in Yellowpine, Texas, to Verdie Berlie Smith Morrison and Starlin Green Morrison. He was raised in Nederland and graduated from Nederland High School in 1954.
Dwain was a member of First Methodist Church of Nederland. He loved sports and was a loyal Bulldog fan. He started coaching when he was still a teenager. He coached youth baseball, softball, basketball, flag football, and soccer. He umpired youth baseball for more than fifty years. He was involved in the creation of Gulf Coast Youth Soccer Club. He loved watching the Astros. He loved playing golf and played weekly golf with his old golfing buddies.
Dwain never met a stranger. He loved his family and was so proud of every single one of them.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-six years, Martha Morrison; children, Barry Morrison and wife, Lisa; Garry Morrison and wife, Christy; and Connie Johnson and husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Will Morrison and wife, Vanessa; Crystal Jeans and husband, Lance; Tracy Hebert and husband, Matthew; Morgan Ueding and husband, Matt; Chris Hammond; Rachel Morrison; Meagan Lovell and husband, Ryan; and Drew Johnson; great grandchildren, Slade, Justin, Colton, Noelle, Kennedy, Layla, Henry, Bailey, Dali, Sophie, Eliza, Oakley, Shiloh, and Parker; and sister, Lurlene Alexander and husband, Travis.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son; and brother, James Morrison.
A gathering of Dwain’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Memorial donations in Dwain’s honor may be made to First Methodist Church, 1300 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- May 3, 2025
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- May 3, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
- 618, Block Street, Port Neches, Texas, 77651,
- May 3, 2025
We were very privileged to have known Mr. Morrison through our boys’ playing sports. We pray his family will be wrapped in God’s unfailing love as you continue life without him. The only words we can use to describe him is “A VERY, VERY GOOD MAN”. We do not live in Nederland anymore; so we did not get to attend his funeral. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
In prayer, The Matlocks
I too enjoyed the times that I had with “Bones”. He was a very special person who loved his time with kids coaching and umpiring little league baseball games.
Condolences to Bones’ Family,
I had the pleasure of having Bones as my Little League manager there in Nederland and the privilege of running into him at sporting events and reunions in Nederland. He was a truly great guy and someone that you were always glad to run into as he always brightened your day.
Bones was my first soccer coach and encouraged me to play. He was at a Langham track meet for one of his grandkids and I was running the 100 meter dash. He said in passing “you should play soccer.” He probably didn’t think anything of it but it changed my life. I would have never played if not for that comment and soccer ended up being a great joy from my childhood. He was a wonderful man, role model, and coach. Getting to see him again as an adult at First Methodist Church, he was still the kindest man. He will be missed by so many in his community.
I’ll be praying for his family and loved ones.
Bones touch many kids throughout Nederland by his love of sports. I was proved to have him as a coach. Also being a coach with him on my daughter’s softball team. As well as umpiring with him in baseball and softball games. I am sorry i missed his funeral because I was at Nederland baseball playoff game in Baytown. I got to thinking Bones is watching the game with the best seat in house. Rest in peace my friend. Peace snd prayers for Bones and family. 🙏
Sending my condolences to Martha, Barry, Garry, Connie & family. I know my kids have lots of good memories of him at family gatherings, ballgames, camping, etc. He was such a good man.
Barry, Garry and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
We met for the 1st time when we started the church softball league at Brad Park in the late 80’s. First Methodist was one of the original participants with “Bones” (and Charlie Ingraham) coaching and playing some as well. What a pleasure is was getting to know him (and ya’ll). Our condolences go out the entire family during this difficult time. He will be missed for sure.
I am so sorry to hear of “Bones” passing. He was so involved in Nederland youth sports when my children were growing up. He was my son’s first soccer coach and he gave him a great and loving introduction to the sport. We traveled to England together to follow my son and his grandson Will on a fabulous soccer adventure!! He was always full of stories and such a positive influence on the youth sports community
What a Great Man. Coach to me in Basketball as a kid…..his gentle spirit will be missed.
Barry, Garry and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad.
Mr. Morrison coached me for many years in Y-Football & Basketball, and I always thought highly of him.
RIP Coach.
So sorry for your loss. I remember bones during our time when I coached his grandson Will in little league baseball. He always made me feel welcomed and had a great time.
Dearest Martha , Barry, Garry , Connie & family,
How my heart is breaking along with you!
Dwain was definitely one of a kind, and will be greatly missed. Just as he left an imprint in your heart, he made an impression on every child who played a sport in Md-County. I pray God will wrap his arms around you & give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Sending all of you lots of love & very tight hugs.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Dwain❤️❤️ ❤️
I loved seeing Mr. Morrison at our NHS girls’ basketball games. I enjoyed getting his feedback and just visiting with him. He was our biggest fan! Prayers to Coach Johnson and his family.
So sorry to hear of this. We enjoyed seeing you both in church and even outside of the church. Prayers for you Martha and the family 💕