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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John Henry
Morrill, Iii
March 16, 2017
Obituary
Marathon, FL-
John Henry Morrill III, 63, passed away peacefully in Hampton, VA on Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on May 4, 1954.
John spent his early years in New Jersey where he graduated from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin in 1972. Continuing his education, he attended Stockton State College (NJ) and received his B.A. in History and Public Administration with a 3.8 GPA in 1976. He went on to further his college education in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California (Sol Price School of Public Policy), graduating in 1981 with a 4.0 GPA. During his time at USC, he interned at the U.S Congressional Budget Office focusing on inter-governmental relations and government grant programs.
John's career from 1981 - 1990 took him to Capitol Hill in Washington DC where he served as the Chief of Staff and Grants Coordinator for the now retired Congressman Dale Kildee.
From 1991 to 1993, he joined the U.S. House Select Committee on Hunger, serving as Director of Communications where he performed all media functions and made speeches supporting anti-poverty funding.
In 1993 he was positioned as the Executive Director of the U.S. Congressional Hunger Caucus where he continued lobbying for international and domestic poverty programs and led several Congressional visits to impoverished sites worldwide.
From 1995-1996, John joined the International Rescue Committee (which was founded at Albert Einstein's request) as the African Information Coordinator. This post gave him the opportunity to journey to different areas of Africa during five tours; while on these assignments, he was the primary spokesperson to media for humanitarian organizations and wrote success stories to enhance support by government and private donors.
His next step (1996-2000) was serving as Executive Director of The Congressional Hunger Center where he was the primary fundraiser for their $2 million annual budget and had other similar assignments to help secure the organization's goals.
In 2000, he sojourned from the East Coast westward toward the great state of Texas. There, he assisted Eric Cooper with developing the then small San Antonio Food Bank in the overwhelming need to "Feed the Hungry" in the Lone Star State.
In July of 2002, at a Joint Food Bank Conference in Chicago, he met Cynthia Mundie of Hampton, VA, who at that time worked at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. They married in Texas on December 19th of that same year.
Knowing one day he wanted to be self-employed, while in Texas, he filed a Certificate of Assumed name and registered the name, "Grants Pro".
In October of 2003, John and Cynthia chose to turn eastward toward Virginia to be near family and the Chesapeake Bay. On their way east, they detoured to Nags Head, NC where they secured the prized motor vessel, "Mariner".
John and Cynthia joined the team at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and once again set about raising funds to support the hungry families there; but he longed for blue waters.
In May of 2004, he and Cynthia set their course south, heading down the Intracoastal Waterway passage. Six weeks later, upon arrival in Fort Myers, FL, they joined the team at the "Harry Chapin" Food Bank where John served as their Development Director until 2006.
The wind then blew once again and "Mr. Adventurer" set his sights and compass on the Florida Keys. Thus, in September 2007, he chose to cruise to Marathon with his beloved wife and call it home. There he enjoyed his boat, his work, his clients, the many sunshiny days, the clear blue waters, life, and his many good friends.
There, in the Florida Keys, he worked diligently to grow his "Grants Pro" business and his dream was birthed. Finally, he could write grants and raise money to "Feed the Hungry" while living his "dream life" in the beautiful blue waters aboard the "Mariner". Early on, he gave of his time and talents to local nonprofits and then focused on writing grants and raising funds for many clients across the country, whom he taught, mentored, directed, and befriended.
On Feb 9, 2017, with much sadness, he concluded his "well done" service.
His contributions as a professional grant writer led to the funding for many different types of non-profit organizations; but his passion was always focused on "Feeding the Hungry". He secured many grants for his food bank clients, resulting in obtaining phenomenal amounts of funding dollars in many major cities across the nation. John left a major footprint in this world because of his endeavors and following his passion:
"He Fed the Hungry"
While in Marathon, Florida, John became an active member of Marathon Community United Methodist Church, grew in his faith, participated in study groups, served on the Church Council, led Bible studies, attended Sunday School, and facilitated year-long discipleship studies. There he gave of his tithes and talents and even delighted in delivering several sermons! He also was a proud member of the "Covenant" small group known as "The James Gang".
John Morrill left his mark on this world. All who knew him are sure he has heard the Lord say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant; enter into your rest"!
John is survived by his wife, Cynthia Morrill and his younger brothers, Richard Brook Morrill, James "Steve" Morrill, Christopher Bolton Morrill, Alexander "Duke" Chmielewski, and Francis "Skip" Chmielewski.
Visitation will be at the home of Lelia Mundie at 12 West Lamington Road in Hampton, VA on Sunday, March 26th from 1-3 pm.
A "Celebration of Life" gathering will be on John's birth date, May 4th, 2017, in Marathon, Florida at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church.
Later this summer, John's family will gather at his brother's home in Maryland to celebrate his life again and disperse his ashes in the Chesapeake Bay.
In memory of John, please consider "Feeding the Hungry" by sharing a financial donation to a food bank of your choice.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, VA (757-825-8070).
John Henry Morrill III, 63, passed away peacefully in Hampton, VA on Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on May 4, 1954.
John spent his early years in New Jersey where he graduated from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin in 1972. Continuing his education, he attended Stockton State College (NJ) and received his B.A. in History and Public Administration with a 3.8 GPA in 1976. He went on to further his college education in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California (Sol Price School of Public Policy), graduating in 1981 with a 4.0 GPA. During his time at USC, he interned at the U.S Congressional Budget Office focusing on inter-governmental relations and government grant programs.
John's career from 1981 - 1990 took him to Capitol Hill in Washington DC where he served as the Chief of Staff and Grants Coordinator for the now retired Congressman Dale Kildee.
From 1991 to 1993, he joined the U.S. House Select Committee on Hunger, serving as Director of Communications where he performed all media functions and made speeches supporting anti-poverty funding.
In 1993 he was positioned as the Executive Director of the U.S. Congressional Hunger Caucus where he continued lobbying for international and domestic poverty programs and led several Congressional visits to impoverished sites worldwide.
From 1995-1996, John joined the International Rescue Committee (which was founded at Albert Einstein's request) as the African Information Coordinator. This post gave him the opportunity to journey to different areas of Africa during five tours; while on these assignments, he was the primary spokesperson to media for humanitarian organizations and wrote success stories to enhance support by government and private donors.
His next step (1996-2000) was serving as Executive Director of The Congressional Hunger Center where he was the primary fundraiser for their $2 million annual budget and had other similar assignments to help secure the organization's goals.
In 2000, he sojourned from the East Coast westward toward the great state of Texas. There, he assisted Eric Cooper with developing the then small San Antonio Food Bank in the overwhelming need to "Feed the Hungry" in the Lone Star State.
In July of 2002, at a Joint Food Bank Conference in Chicago, he met Cynthia Mundie of Hampton, VA, who at that time worked at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. They married in Texas on December 19th of that same year.
Knowing one day he wanted to be self-employed, while in Texas, he filed a Certificate of Assumed name and registered the name, "Grants Pro".
In October of 2003, John and Cynthia chose to turn eastward toward Virginia to be near family and the Chesapeake Bay. On their way east, they detoured to Nags Head, NC where they secured the prized motor vessel, "Mariner".
John and Cynthia joined the team at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and once again set about raising funds to support the hungry families there; but he longed for blue waters.
In May of 2004, he and Cynthia set their course south, heading down the Intracoastal Waterway passage. Six weeks later, upon arrival in Fort Myers, FL, they joined the team at the "Harry Chapin" Food Bank where John served as their Development Director until 2006.
The wind then blew once again and "Mr. Adventurer" set his sights and compass on the Florida Keys. Thus, in September 2007, he chose to cruise to Marathon with his beloved wife and call it home. There he enjoyed his boat, his work, his clients, the many sunshiny days, the clear blue waters, life, and his many good friends.
There, in the Florida Keys, he worked diligently to grow his "Grants Pro" business and his dream was birthed. Finally, he could write grants and raise money to "Feed the Hungry" while living his "dream life" in the beautiful blue waters aboard the "Mariner". Early on, he gave of his time and talents to local nonprofits and then focused on writing grants and raising funds for many clients across the country, whom he taught, mentored, directed, and befriended.
On Feb 9, 2017, with much sadness, he concluded his "well done" service.
His contributions as a professional grant writer led to the funding for many different types of non-profit organizations; but his passion was always focused on "Feeding the Hungry". He secured many grants for his food bank clients, resulting in obtaining phenomenal amounts of funding dollars in many major cities across the nation. John left a major footprint in this world because of his endeavors and following his passion:
"He Fed the Hungry"
While in Marathon, Florida, John became an active member of Marathon Community United Methodist Church, grew in his faith, participated in study groups, served on the Church Council, led Bible studies, attended Sunday School, and facilitated year-long discipleship studies. There he gave of his tithes and talents and even delighted in delivering several sermons! He also was a proud member of the "Covenant" small group known as "The James Gang".
John Morrill left his mark on this world. All who knew him are sure he has heard the Lord say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant; enter into your rest"!
John is survived by his wife, Cynthia Morrill and his younger brothers, Richard Brook Morrill, James "Steve" Morrill, Christopher Bolton Morrill, Alexander "Duke" Chmielewski, and Francis "Skip" Chmielewski.
Visitation will be at the home of Lelia Mundie at 12 West Lamington Road in Hampton, VA on Sunday, March 26th from 1-3 pm.
A "Celebration of Life" gathering will be on John's birth date, May 4th, 2017, in Marathon, Florida at the Marathon Community United Methodist Church.
Later this summer, John's family will gather at his brother's home in Maryland to celebrate his life again and disperse his ashes in the Chesapeake Bay.
In memory of John, please consider "Feeding the Hungry" by sharing a financial donation to a food bank of your choice.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, VA (757-825-8070).
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