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William Morris Obituary

William Thomas Morris

William Thomas Morris aged 99 died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, April 20. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Anne (Broom) Morris, daughter Barbara B. Leadbeater (Tim) of Tallahassee and son J. Emory Morris also of Tallahassee.

William Thomas Morris was born in 1914 in rural Ocilla, Georgia. During World War II he enlisted in the Navy and served in the Pacific in 1943 and 1944 on the USS Miller, a Fletcher-class destroyer.

He graduated from Emory University in 1954 and later earned a Master's degree from Stetson University. After a successful career in real estate in the Orlando area he moved his family to Melbourne, Florida where he and his wife founded Morris Junior College in 1968. They sold the college in 1985 and retired to Tallahassee.

Visitation will be at Culleys funeral home on Riggins Road from 12 noon until 2PM followed immediately by the funeral service at 2PM on Friday, April 25. Following the funeral service interment will be at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park on Timberlane Road,



Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Apr. 23, 2014.
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Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. May the hearer of prayer comfort you during this difficult time.(Ps 30:10)Dave

April 26, 2014

Barb Leadbeater: We are extremely sorry for your loss. He was a great man who is sitting at the right side of his Lord and Savior.

Eva Krynovich

April 25, 2014

We'll always remember his smile and his mud. Sorry for the family's loss; RIP Mr. Morris.

George Heller

April 25, 2014

Master Morris, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know how much you love and admire him. God's blessing to you and your mother and family.

James Fort

April 25, 2014

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. May God bless and comfort you in this time of grief.

Lyn Geariety

April 24, 2014

I'm so sorry about your loss of a loved one. At a time like this James 4:8 is a very comforting scripture. It says to draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

April 23, 2014

What a great man and patriot who'll certainly be missed by all. As neighbors of the Morris family, we'll miss our chats on the lawn with Bill but look forward to continuing a long lasting friendship with Anne, Barbara (Tim) and Emory.
With love, the Gillespie family

The Gillespie Family

April 23, 2014

Dear Barb and Tim. We are sorry for your loss.May your happy memories of your Father give you comfort at this time of grief. It is never easy to lose a parent. God bless you both and your family. Love Cousin John and Debbie Havill

April 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I pray all of the family will be comforted throughout the weeks that follow.

Mike & Anne Huskey

April 23, 2014

Dear Barb and Tim: So sorry to hear of your loss. Saying good bye to loved ones is never easy, no matter how long they have lived. God bless and comfort you both and your Dear Mom, Barb. and may the Lord fill the void, with an even greater sense of His blessed presence! Love,Uncle Keith and Aunt Beth

April 23, 2014

Emory,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Wava Harrell

April 23, 2014

Dearest Morris Family, We have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Morris with our children, Anna, Evan & Ryan -triplets)! Such as eating his delicious cookies and listening to every detail about his ship! We love him and will miss him very much. We thank him for his service to our country. The McDonald Family, Hillwood Neighbor

McDonald

April 22, 2014

Dear Morris Family,

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. William Thomas Morris. What an honor it was to have met this wonderful Navy Veteran and dedicated family man.

Condolences from the students and staff of Perry Taekwondo, Perry, GA.

Respectfully,
David Feldman

David Feldman

April 22, 2014

Dearest Morris family, Todd and I are so very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know Mr. Morris. I pray you will take comfort in knowing that you were a loving and caring family at all times toward him and each other.
Todd and Susan Droege

Todd Droege

April 22, 2014

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