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Richard Morris Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Richard W. Morris, Sr., 86, of Evansville passed away Monday March 25, 2013 at Pine Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Richard retired as Captain from the Evansville Police Department after serving 40 years. After retiring, he worked at Mechant's Alarm System and Tri-State Restoration Inc. and retired from security at University of Southern Indiana. He was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He enlisted in the Navy, transferred to the Sea Bees and was discharged in 1946. He reenlisted in 1948 in the Marine Corps and was discharged in 1951. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and former member of American Legion, VFW and FOP.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elsie Morris and son, Derreck A. Morris.
He is survived by Saundra K. Morris and their children, Richard W. Morris Jr., and his wife Julie and Angela K. Will and her husband Bryan all of Evansville; also surviving son, Bryan L. Morris and his wife Kriss of Owensville, IN; daughter, Connie L. Waters and her husband Don of Boonville, IN; son, James L. Morris and his wife Sheila of CA; grandchildren, Mallorie and Nicholas Will, Adam Waters, Megan, Jessica, Sydney, Michael and Brett Morris, Elizabeth Morris-Roehl; great granddaughters, Ava Layne Bates, Hannah and Elijah Waters.
Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday March 27, 2013 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave., Evansville, IN 47710 with a memorial service at 5:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 10:00 - 10:30 am Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6202 W. St. Joseph Rd., Evansville, IN 47720.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Thursday March 28, 2013 at the church with Fr. Ryan Hilderbrand officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery where the Fraternal Order of Police and the Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct graveside services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troop 327 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Morris
Jim Gorman
March 30, 2013
Sandy,
Remembering all the good that Dick has done in his life is very comforting. He was always very kind to me.
Jim Gorman, EPD #950
U.S. Navy Retired
Steve McDaniel
March 28, 2013
I too am a retired EPD officer and worked under Captain Morris. I knew Richard to be a fair officer with impecable integrety. I was fortunate to work under his command. He was certainly very respected by all ooficers that knew him. May you rest in peace Richard.
Steven Geiss
March 27, 2013
Mrs. Morris
I'm so sorry to learn of your husband's passing. While I never met him personally, I remember you speaking of him frequently. I pray that the love and support of your many friends and students helps you through this difficult time.
March 27, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your friends at jcpenney.
March 27, 2013
Sandy and family,
Sorry to hear the news about Richard. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Becky N.
Wayne and Melinda Jackson
March 27, 2013
Our prayers are with you all. We miss the stories and the time at the office.
March 27, 2013
Semper Fi Sir.
John Zirkelbach
Saundra Morris
March 27, 2013
Richard,
As the song on our wedding day played and we danced together, you truly did light up my life! Thank you for being my best friend, helping me thru many things that only you shared with me. Thank you for asking permission from Ang and Deke if it was ok to marry me, thank you for loving my two children and taking them as your own, and thank you for giving me a beautiful son that is your name sake! May God keep you in His care and loving arms. Sondi
Lauralee Paulson
March 26, 2013
We will be praying for peace for your family. Our sympathy to you in your loss of Richard.
Lauralee and David Paulson
Steve Barron
March 26, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Richard"s passing. He was a well respected and honorable man. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jessica Head
March 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pastor Allen Byers
March 26, 2013
Please know you all are in our prayers in this time of loss. I am retired from EPD and served under Capt. Morris. He was a good man and cared for others. His service to his country and to Evansville is greatly appreciated. May God bless you all.
Charles R. Miller
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Capt's passing. He was a very respected individual.
Sgt. Rick Hubbard
March 26, 2013
May he rest in peace. He served his country and community proudly. He was a good man.
Meme
March 26, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Richard thru my son-in-love Mo. Richard an I loved to talk an text each other. He will not only be missed by me, but a great many people. All my love to family during this time.
Debe (Meme) Hornback Johnston, Iowa
donald huffine
March 26, 2013
SAUNDRA
sorry for your loss DON & ELLEN
KEISTON HOLLOWAY
March 26, 2013
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
Lue & Dave Rogers
March 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Leek
March 25, 2013
Angie & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Angie, I know your daddy was your hero. I never met him, but your eyes sparkled when you talked about him, and I'm sure he was overjoyed that you were his little girl. You always had something funny to tell us that he had done. Cherish all of the wonderful memories you have of him. I'll be praying for peace for you.
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