- Date Of Birth: July 21, 1923
- Date Of Death: August 24, 2009
- State: Indiana
Morris E. “Booie” Priest, 86, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday at St. Clare Medical Center.A Montgomery County native, Mr. Priest worked as a Web Pressman for R.R. Donnelley for 42 years, retiring in 1986.
He served inthe United States Marine Corps during WorldWar II and the Korean War. He was with the 3rd Marine Division, which participated in several invasions in the Pacific theater. His community involvement includes memberships with First Baptist church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shriners, 40 & 8, American Legion, Veterans for Foreign Wars.
He was an avid supporter of Crawfordsville football teams. He also served on the Crawfordsville Police Reserves for many years, and was commander for several years prior to leaving the force.
He married Wanda Shepard May 4, 1946, she preceded him in death February 11, 2001.
He is survived by his daughter, Janeen Trinkle; his brothers,William and Theron Priest; a granddaughter and a great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Bray; Grandson Jason Trinkle, hisbrothers, John and Melvin; and sisters Virginia Sering, DorisHibschweiler and Jean Meese.
