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Robert Morris Obituary

Robert K. Morris
CHATTANOOGA
Robert K.Morris passed away on Aug. 3, 2019, in Chattanooga, TN. He was 91.
Bob was born in Phillipsburg, NJ, to Karl and Hazel Hamlen Morris. He was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School (1946), Lafayette College (1950), and Westminster Seminary (1953).
He married Elaine Verhage of Oostburg,WI, in 1953, and over the years, their family lived in California, Wilson Borough, PA, South Carolina, Atlanta and lastly in Chattanooga.
Elaine, and Bob's sister, Nancy, preceded him in death. He is survived by four children, Dan (and Kathy) of the Chattanooga area; David (and Terri) of Alpharetta, GA; Tim (and Lisa) of Chattanooga and Ruthann of University Place,WA.
There are 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Joel (and Sandy) of Plano, TX, William (and Madeline) of Bethlehem, PA, and David (and Charlotte) of Phillipsburg.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, 5351 Highway 153, Hixson, TN. Arrangements are by Wann Funeral Home (423-821-7551).

Published by The Express Times on Aug. 8, 2019.
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