Mesa, Arizona
Olin "Olie" D Morris, passed away on April 24, 2007. He was born on December 19, 1935, in Monks Corner, SC. He is survived by his eight loving children, Victor Morris, Jennifer Sharp, Scott Morris, Jill Morris, Kimberly Metcalf, Joshua Morris, Derek Morris, and Travis Morris. Olie was one of thirteen children. He had 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 67 nieces and nephews, 209 great-nieces and nephews, and 62 great-great-nieces and nephews. He was a honorable member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Olie was a hard worker, and ran his own Barbershop for many years. Olie had a deep passion for music, and was a talented singer/songwriter. He loved spending his summers in the mountains, camping and fishing. Olie was a very giving and caring man, who was extremely devoted to his family and loved ones. Olie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Renee Morris, and his son, Jason Morris. Also, his parents Robert M. Morris Sr., and Marie P. Morris. Visitation Friday, April 27, 2007, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Services Saturday, April 28, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gilbert 12th Ward, 1483 N. Driftwood Dr. Gilbert, AZ, with visitation 1hr. prior. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
Uncle Olie I cannot think of you and not think "6 o'clock, Circle K". I will miss you dearly. You made me feel so special. Your contagious laughter and smiles are some of the great memories that I keep in my heart.
Cinda (Morris) Rohan
May 04, 2007 | Ashland, MO
My heart and thoughts are with you. Life has come between us a little, but our families still go way back.
Sending my love,
Diane (Freestone)Stowell
May 01, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
Dear family of Olie Morris!
Most of you don't know me, but I knew Olie from way back, because Grandma Morris, his Mom, raised my daughter Heidi. She did a wonderful job and Heidi and I loved her very much.
Yes, Olie was a handsome man with a beautiful voice. Nashville missed a big opportunity. He was a good man, just like all of Grandma Morris' children.
My heart goes out to his children and to his brothers and sisters. May the memories of all the family home evenings...
Gisela Schaeler/Schupple
April 28, 2007 | Chandler, AZ
We would like to express our deepest
sympathy to the Morris Family, Oli
was a true and kind man. He made this world a better place. My family
and I are truely thankful for the chance we had to get to know him. He was a wonderful person and he will missed by many.
The Rogers Family
April 28, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
Uncle Olie, I want to say thank you. Thank you for your beautiful voice, and the fun times we had singing together as a family. Thank you for the hugs and the pinches of the cheeks (I guess) Thank you for making me feel like I was your favorite niece. And most of all thank you for the beautiful memories that I have and will never forget! I love you and will miss you!! Your niece,
Debbie Goodman
April 28, 2007 | Gilbert, AZ
To the Morris family, I would just like to express my sympathies. While I didn't know Olie very well, I do remember his magical voice. It would make anyone within ears shot want to stop and listen. Olie and Renee have touched many lives and their spirit will always be remembered.
JoNeal (Matheson) LeBlanc
April 27, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
Uncle Olie was such a wonderful man. I always looked forward to seeing him so I could get one of those wonderful bear hugs, and have a chance to hear him sing with his beautiful voice. I will miss you so much.
I love you
Natalie
Natalie Carter
April 27, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF UNCLE OLIE AND THE TIMES THAT WE WOULD JUST DIE LAUGHING FOR NO REASON AND HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY HOW FUNNY I WAS,BUT ITS BECAUSE HES THE ONE THAT WOULD CRACK ME UP!!HE WAS ALWAYS SO LOVING AND GIVING!HE HAD A INCREDIBLE VOICE,AND SUCH A NICE PERSON!!I WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER LOVE YOU UNCLE OLIE!
EMILY PARTRIDGE
April 27, 2007 | MESA, AZ
We send our best wishes to all the Morris kids and family at this time. I was not family, but I always felt like I was growing up. (Those big bear hugs did the trick!!) I have so many great memories at the "Morris" house. I vividly remember the times Kim and I would get into some silly fight and he would sit Kim on one leg and me on the other and he would make us talk it out. Then, he would pinch our cheeks and send us out to play. He and Renee were amazing people! I will miss them and I will...
Verla May
April 26, 2007 | Queen Creek, AZ
