ROBERT DAVID MORRISON

Robert David Morrison passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on July 24, 2025, while in Santa Barbara, California. He was 53 years old.
He was born in New Orleans, LA, on May 23, 1972, to Robert D. and Francesca Davis Morrison, of Morgan City LA, where he lived until he was a teenager. Then Robert moved to New Orleans, LA. Later marrying his longtime friend, Ashley Myers, a beautiful daughter, Vivian Michelle Morrison was born. Vivian became the love of his life, his heart and soul.
Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert D. Morrison of Santa Barbara CA, his mother, Francesca Davis Garman, and brother, Athen Anthony Garman of Morgan City LA. He is survived by his daughter, Vivian Michelle Morrison, stepson, Shyloh William Kirksey, and their mother Ashley Myers, by his siblings, Karen Michelle Morrison (Andy J Forest) of New Orleans LA, Elisha Derrick Garman of Thibodaux LA, Rebecca Mary Morrison of Auburn WA, Daniel James Morrison of Newport Beach CA and Cherie Garman Lucien of Thibodaux LA. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Entrepreneurial in spirit, he pursued various business endeavors, many with longtime friends, the Naghi brothers. He then worked many years in the film industry. Adventurous at heart, he enjoyed traveling around the world.
Above all Robert’s character defined his life. Soft-spoken and gentle, boundless empathy, he was hardworking, supportive, kind and caring. We bid him farewell, but he will remain ever-present in spirit and close in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, to remember or honor Robert, donations are being accepted for his daughter Vivian’s college fund at: Start Saving Program, Account of Vivian M. Morrison, #130014. PO Box 91271, Baton Rouge LA 70821-9271. (800-259-5626 or start@LA.gov)