Christopher John Morrison Jr. (aka JR), was born March 12, 2008 and died June 1, 2013.

A Celebration of Life for JR will be from 2 to 10 P.M. on Friday, June 7th at the Morgan Creek Park Pavilion, 7515 Worcester Road, Palo.

JR is survived by his parents, Chris Morrison, 29, and Samantha Faulk, 29, both of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Anna-Star Morrison, 4, and Alyssa Morrison, 23 months, both of Cedar Rapids; brother, Cooper Morrison, 7 months, of Cedar Rapids; sister, Jerzie Ladwig, 11, of Cedar Rapids; grandma, Tami Ladwig, 48, of Cedar Rapids; grandpa, Brian Ladwig, 43, of Cedar Rapids; aunt, Jazmine Ladwig, 19, of Cedar Rapids; grandpa, Don Morrison, 60, of Cedar Rapids; uncle, Donnie Morrison, 23, of Cedar Rapids and aunt, Michelle Phelps of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Alvy and Anna Wolfe, great-uncle, Jim Wolfe and grandparents, Bob and Pam Raue.

JR was the best son that anyone could have ever had. He was always a giant ball of energy who was loved by everyone, hated by no one and who terrorized everyone. A person couldn't stay mad at him, because that smile and grin got you every time. JR lived life to the fullest and didn't look back.

He loved his bear (Stinky), blanket and the Hulk. He always had 2 of the 3 with him every day no matter what. School didn't even stop him from having them with him. Every day JR looked forward to that big yellow bus and even when there wasn't any school, he still got up early. It was a huge moment in his parents' lives putting JR on the bus and watching their big boy go to school. They were the proudest parents on earth.

The way he expressed himself was so unique and cute. It was rarely through words, but always through actions and one knew it came straight from his heart. That's what made it so special, it was always real. That was our little man.

The day that he was taken from us was the worst pain that we have ever felt. The looks on his sisters' faces, the tears in his mother's eyes and our hearts felt like they had been ripped out. We know now that he is with Grandma and the rest of our families waiting for us. We will all be together some day. Remember, Mom, Dad, Star, Alyssa and Cooper love you, Buddy. You will always be our little man.

Memorial donations may be sent to Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, 1228 2nd Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, 52401 to help with Christopher's funeral expenses.