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MORRIS, Larry LARRY CLEO MORRIS Larry Cleo Morris, passed away on December 19, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born on December 10, 1933. Larry, a native Atlantan, attended Georgia Military Academy, Decatur High School, and graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1955 with a degree in Industrial Management. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity and captain of both the baseball and football teams at Tech. Larry was honored as an All-American football player, All SEC, and inducted into both the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. After graduation from Tech he played twelve years of professional football with the Los Angeles Rams, the Chicago Bears, and the Atlanta Falcons. In 1963 he was named MVP of the World Champion Chicago Bears. Larry went on to establish a successful career in insurance and real estate development. In 1968 he was elected and served a term in the Georgia State Legislature. He is a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include his wife of 55 years, Kay Wilder Morris, currently of Flowery Branch, Georgia, son Chris and wife Cindy, and their children Olivia and Micah; son Britt and wife Kathy, and their children Katie, Emma, and Charlie; son Shan and wife Meri Beth, and their children Carson and Claire; daughter Kayanne and husband Eddie Staub, and their children Kaylin, Daniel, Nathan, Anna and Joseph. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Presbyterian Village for the love and quality care they gave him the last few years. Larry's greatest legacy to his family is his strong faith in God, expressed in the love and kindness shown through the years. He modeled remarkable perseverance and grace. Celebrating his home going and freedom, he will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 4, 2013, at 1:00 pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eagle Ranch, a Christian children's home at Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry MORRIS
Marvin A. Mitchell, Jr.
February 23, 2013
Decades ago, Larry Morris was the speaker and awards distributer at a dinner held at the old Luckie St. YMCA. I felt {and feel} greatly honored that he was the man who shook my hand, congratulated me and gave me my Most Improved Wrestler trophy. I knew then that I had hit the Big Time!
Sharon Prather
January 20, 2013
Kay,
I just came across Larry's memorial online. So sorry to hear about his passing.
Peggy Olson Howle
January 5, 2013
Dear Kay, I was so sorry to hear about Larry and did not find out until today. Our prayers are with you and your family. I read one time that memories are God's way of giving us roses in the winter. May you have lots of beautiful roses.
Mac and Gwen Gunnells
January 3, 2013
Kay and family, we love you and will pray for God to keep His loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
January 1, 2013
Kay and family - I am so sorry to hear about Larry. What a sweet, kind gentleman he was. I hold dear some precious memories of times spent with your family when we all lived in Sandy Springs. May God comfort you in the way only He can. Praying for and loving all of your wonderful family.
Lynda Dean
Lou Kirouac
January 1, 2013
To the Morris family you have my sympathy and love. Larry was admired and respected by all who Knew him. A good man. He will be missed. Lou Kirouac
Bo O'Kelley
December 28, 2012
Chris, Kayanne, and the Morris family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
December 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Kay and the Family. He is at peace with
the Lord now, Blessings, Tommy & Lynn Nobis
Cherise (Giesler) Miller
December 27, 2012
Kay:
Bob and I wish for you and your family all the Grace, Mercy, and Peace that God has to offer in your loss of Larry. We're praying that the Lord will give you contentment in this time of stress and sorrow. We love you, and you know that you have many friends by your side to help in any way. God bless
Michelle Kendrick
December 27, 2012
Shan,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Read Montague
December 26, 2012
My condolences to the Morris family for their loss. It has been many years, but I will always remember him for his kindness to me as a young man. I am sorry for your loss.
Lynn Mahaffey
December 26, 2012
What a blessing Larry was to my family. I couldn't really grasp the impact when I was a child, but I know now how thoughtful and helpful he was to us during a challenging time. Kay, my mother loved you and Larry so much. I am lifting you and your entire family up now. I am sure Larry was met by the open and loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Much Love.
December 25, 2012
What a guy larry was. I worked in real estate over the years and knew Larry quite well and enjoyed his company............because I knew Larry was sincere in his actions.
Larry was a terriffic competitor in every thing he undertook.
His contacts were everywhere across Atlanta and he knew more folks then anyone else I knew in atlanta.Like all of us that developed real estate in Atlanta if you did not get slammed occassionaly by the banks and the bankers you were not considered very active. And Larry took his lickings and kept on ticking as professionals must do.
Take a drive around Atlanta out Peachtree Dunwoody Road, out Ashford Dunwoody Road,out Peachtree Industrial, out Holcomb Bridge Road; out Peachtree Parkway, out Johnson Ferry Road and out so may other places in metro Atlanta and you saw some well executed single family homes, apartment communities, office buildings,commercial shopping centers not to mention several Days Inn Hotels in states other Georgia. These were the products of Larry, his partners and his staff of dedicated workers.
He loved, no Larry cherished, his fine family and he worked extremely hard in their behalf through the years. His family has backed Larry as their loving father and he has resonded as loving fathers do.I loved Larry Morris not because of what he did but who he was.
May God be with Larry and with his entire family.
Bob Nagel
Denis Reggie
December 24, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss of this great man. I was honored to know this true gentleman and to document your family wedding many years ago. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Prouty Doyle
December 23, 2012
Kay, Kayanne and all the Morris family, You are all on my heart as you grieve the loss of a very special man. Larry was the epitome of a gentleman--Truly a gentle man with a generous spirit and heart. Our family was blessed to have known him. Love and Prayers. Jer 29:11
December 22, 2012
Kay and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you in many years. I am thinking and praying for you. I cherish the time we shared working together at SSI. With love, Pam Despinakis Kaufmann
Alan Foster
December 22, 2012
Kayanne, Kim and I are saddened to hear of your dad's passing. We are with you in our prayers.
Richard Evans
December 22, 2012
What a privilege to have known Larry, who with his wife, Kay, has been a member of our Bible Fellowship Class at Blackshear Place Baptist Church. A man of stature with an impressive appearance, Larry was polite and outgoing, having a kind and gracious demeanor. He loved people and he especially loved Jesus. Now he's face-to-face with his Lord and Savior.
Barbara Hallford Elliott
December 22, 2012
I am saddened by the loss of a long-time friend and former employer. It is with great fondness I remember those years with all of the Morris family. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
God Bless each of you!
Margot Morris Dawkins
December 22, 2012
Kay....It has been so many years, but we have kept up through our many friends at SSI. We were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing, and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Fondly, Margot
December 22, 2012
Dear Kay, Larry went home to be with the Lord just about the same time Dad did 7 years ago. You were so precious to come to his memorial service. We have kept you and the family in our prayers and will continue to do so. Love, Sally(Drake) and Terry Butler
Dan Spier
December 22, 2012
Having been close friend of the Wilders, I was fortunate to know and admire Larry. He and Kay were always kind to us East Lake kids as we were growing up. Tom, Kay's brother, was my best friend in high school. I used to love seeing Larry at East Lake Alliance Church, where my father was the pastor. He inspired me as a young football player, and his humble, gracious spirit was such a great model for all of us. He was a great man in all respects. Our condolences to Kay and the children.
Lee Enloe, III
December 22, 2012
Mrs. Morris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the extended faimly. I'm signing this on behalf of my father, Lee Enloe. My father talked often of Mr. Larry Morris and what a great man he was for TECH and the community. My father was at TECH from 52 - 56. Prayers are with you and we need more men like Larry Morris.
Condolences - Lee Enloe, III
Judy McDonald
December 22, 2012
Kay and family,
Add me to the long list of folks who have many fond memories of Larry and know what a wonderful, Godly man he was. Kay, I know you are all hurting, but I loved how you used the word "freedom" in his notice. Yes, Larry is home now and he is free of that terrible affliction. Mac and I will be in prayer for all of you, and know that our loving Father will sustain you.
Hal Crawford
December 22, 2012
Dear Kay amd Family,
I was saddened to hear of Larry's passing. He was a real icon and friend since the 50's back when you were dating. Even though we attended opposing colleges, I have always had the highest admiration for Larry. He impressed all as a great athlete, honorable man, and proud husband and father who left those of us who had the pleasure of knowing Larry as having been truly blessed. He was a real field general who has left a legacy that will be long remembered and he will also be remembered by many as "the brahma bull." May your precious memories remain a part of your lives and the Lord's blessings be with you during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Morris Team 1966
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Grandaughters
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Larry with Mother Clara
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
World Champion Chicago Bears 1963
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Tackling Jim Taylor
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Larry 8 months old
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Larry and Kay
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Larry and Kay with Grand kids Micah and Olivia
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Larry and Kay Fiftieth Anniversary
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
Two Tech Greats
Chris Morris
December 21, 2012
EG
December 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fances Drake
December 21, 2012
Kay and family: Daughter Kathy has been good to keep me informed as to Lary's condition. He was a fine person. You made a great choise. Everybody at the home loved him. You and the fmily are and will be in my prayers. Still love you.
Frances Drake
Clifford Walker
December 21, 2012
The Walkers send their love and deepest sympathy to Kay,Cindy,Chris and all of Larrys wonderful family. I have always considered you special people.Through all these years you have never left my thoughts. I still hold all of you close to my heart. May the Lord bless you. Clifford & Carol Walker
December 21, 2012
Kay, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, With love, Tex and Nancy
December 21, 2012
Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all your wonderful family. Larry was such a fine person ..strong in his faith as in all other walks of his life. Larry was a special friend to George..we do have so many sweet memories..My love to you and the family. Polly
December 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Love. Tex and Nancy
John Farmer
December 21, 2012
May Dad was a huge fan of Georgia Tech and we watched Larry play college and professional football. My mother and dad were very good friends with Larry's sister-in-law, Ann Wilder. May He rest in our saviors arms until he is reunited with his loved ones.
December 21, 2012
Kay,Kayanne and all the family ... my thought and prayers are with you through these days. We all celebrate Larry's life ... I was 14 years old when I first experienced Larry's kindness to me in high school ... I have loved him and will miss him as we rejoice about his "new home". See you on the 4th ... Jim Webb
gloria lee diana
December 21, 2012
Kay and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God will help you through this..Larry was a very special cousin.
.gloria
December 21, 2012
Kay:
Our condolences to you. We hope to see you on the 4th.
Patsy and Larry Joyner
Gary Draper
December 21, 2012
God blessed his family and friends with his presence. Those who knew him will have continued blessings whenever he is remembered.
Michael Mohr
December 21, 2012
Kayanne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know through Eddie what a wonderful man your dad was and I know you will miss him terribly.
December 21, 2012
Kay and the Morris family. Larry and I go bact to East Atlanta and Woodland Avenue. I regret that I am so far away today, however I have have Larry and Kay on my mind and will miss knowing he's not here. Tom Sanson
Tony Stewart
December 21, 2012
Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father. From talking with you, I know that you loved him very much and will miss him. I'm sure your Dad was very proud of you and your family and that he appreciated the time you spent with him.
Tony and Debbie Stewart
Claire Eden
December 21, 2012
Love and sympathy to the extended Morris family. I'm glad I had this opportunity to learn a little more about Mr. Morris. I know he will be missed and his legacy lives on in his grandchildren. With love, Claire and Carlton Eden and family
December 21, 2012
Speaking for my sister, Joyce Johnston Chambers, we want to express our sympathy to the Morris family. Larry was a Decatur icon and will be long remembered in this community.
May he truly rest in peace.
Dick Johnston
December 21, 2012
Our love and sympathy goes out to your wonderful family. I know it has been difficult these last few years but you have shown what a strong family you are and how you were guided by God's loving hand in caring for Larry.
Hal and Carroll Ann Nordan
Chet Sanson
December 21, 2012
Those of us who grew up with you and played sports with you will aways remember you here on earth and look forward to seeing you in Heaven.
Gloria McConnell
December 21, 2012
Aunt Kay and everybody... Growing up our uncle was bigger than life..but when we were around, he was just plain old Uncle Larry... I am truly heart broken for all of you because we have truly lost a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle... My dad always said the greatest legacy to leave is the memories and the example led. Truly we have been left with an awesome legacy. May the Lord watch over all of you during this time. I love you.
December 21, 2012
Growing uo in Decatur, Larry was everybody's hero. I am saddened by his passing and I know that he is enjoying the gathering of angels. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Hal Choyce
Anita Thomas
December 21, 2012
We send our love and sympathy to the family of Larry Morris. He was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. With love and sympathy, Anita and Michael Thomas
Bill Curry
December 21, 2012
The Currys send love and deep sympathy to all the Morris family. We love you and have many happy memories of living across the street from you as you children grew up. Larry and Kay have been wonderful role models for all who have known them, and we are grateful. Larry was especially kind to me, counseling and even employing me while we were both on NFL teams. He was a great friend who always had time for those of us who sought to walk in his footsteps. Kay has been inspirational in helping with others who shared her burden through Carolyn Curry's work. We are grateful and will not forget.
Love,
Carolyn and Bill Curry
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