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Merlin Morris Obituary
Evansville - Merlin E. Morris, 81, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born on November 26, 1937 in Matthews, Missouri to the late Jess and Lula Mae (Beard) Morris.
He was the head instructor and program director for the Martial Arts Program at the YMCA from 1970-1994 as well as the summer Judo Programs at Camp Carson in Princeton, IN. Merlin was the staff teacher for the Judo Program at UE from 1976-1990 and was the Indiana State Judo Coach for several years in the 1970's. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1961, the Navy Reserves until 1992 and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1992-1994. Merlin worked for the City of Evansville for over 30 years, retiring as the Director of Code Enforcement. He was a loving husband, father, and Grandad who was very devoted to his family.
In addition to his parents, Merlin was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Morris and Vernon Morris; three sisters, Edith Launius, Irene Hendrix and Anna Lee Morris; and an infant son, David.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jessie Colleen (Newman) Morris; sons, Timothy E. Morris and Gary W. Morris (Dee) both of Evansville; daughter, Julie C. Morris of Evansville; grandchildren, Jarred T. Morris, Justin A. Morris, Nicolette A. Bland, Nicolas A. Bland, Alexander Bland, Jacob E. Morris and Danielle E. Morris.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Alexander East Chapel with burial to follow at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit on Friday 4-7pm and Saturday 10am until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 700 N. Weinbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47711.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
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Jacquelyn Needs
September 13, 2019
Merlin was a wonderful man and a great friend to our family. We are certainly blessed to have known him,he will be missed by so many. We are praying for strength, comfort and peace for all his family and friends.
Sandy Bernie Kurzendoerfer
September 12, 2019
We are so sorry for your families loss! Bernie enjoyed his conversations with Merlin.
September 11, 2019
Im proud to say Merlin was my friend ,truly a fine man. he touched a lot of lives in a very positive way.More than anyone knows.
Bill Boyd
JEFFREY GREENWELL
September 11, 2019
I served with Merlin in the Navy. A real great guy and shipmate. He will be missed by many friends and former students.
Jeff Greenwell
New Harmony, IN
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