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Darwin Morris Obituary
Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Moore Funeral Home Chapel, 1219 N. Davis Dr. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goodfellows of Fort Worth, 200 Carroll St., 112, Fort Worth 76107.
He was born the last of seven boys on June 15, 1940, to Lena and James in Kopperl. Mr. Morris graduated from Kopperl High School in 1958, attended Paris Junior College in northeast Texas and graduated with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in the 1970s.
Education helped Mr. Morris go from a Central Texas farm to jobs with Texas Power and Light, Bell Helicopter and Lockheed Martin. He was a Texas Democrat who revered the country's principles and was proud of his work to help the military. He retired in 2002.
He valued teaching his children and grandchildren how the world works and made sure his kids went to college. He also learned by living and traveling the U.S. and the world, including to London on business; to Holland to see the grave of his brother, Deris, a World War II soldier; and to Australia for a road trip with friends from Sydney to Darwin. He also took trips around his beloved Texas and the U.S. with his brother, Dwain and sister-in-law, JoAnn.
Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and James; brothers, Densil, Deris, Deral; and a nephew, Jimmy.
Survivors: Wife of 41 years, Pat; son, Jason and wife, Kristin of Chicago, Ill.; daughter, Janay Bailey and husband, Dale of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren, Alyssa, Aaron and Trey Bailey; brothers, Bill, Donald and Dwain and their families; his and his wife's family, the Keslers; and many nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
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Ronnie Points Jr.
June 17, 2010
Our family thinks about him often. He was a great friend to our family
June 16, 2010
Today Darwin would have been 70 years young.
Samantha Loftin
December 6, 2007
Uncle Darwin,
I just wanted to tell you that I miss you very much and cant wait to see you again in heaven one day.
I love you!
Samantha
DR H
March 30, 2007
Shortly after Darwin passed, some one commented that no one had written in his obituary that he was a gentle man.
Well, it's been over a year now, and, is still hard to know what to say,to include all that is Darwin.
Our hearts are still heavy with pain with out him.
So, for those who do not know him personally, please know , he's a gentleman, and a "gentle man", as well. Darwin, and Pat are just a like, she's "gentle" as well. I have known them all my life, they are the most perfect couple I have ever known.
Together they raised two children, Janay, and Jason. They are like their parents, almost perfect.
I am honored to know this family, and blessed to be a relative.
~Pat~Janay~Dale~Jason~Kristen~
Much Love and Many Blessings, Always!
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Helen and Paul in Tennesee at the Jamboree 2005
Helen and Paul Mateki
March 11, 2006
Dear Pat, Jason and Janay and Families. From our hearts we want to say how very sorry we are about Darwin, how quickly things have evolved. We want to express our deepest, sensere sympathy of the loss of a great friend. We miss him very very dearly. Our endless prayers to you and your children for strength and courage. From our hearts to you.
Debra and Charles Hanna
March 9, 2006
He took pride in everything he did, and encouraged all of us kids to do the same. He told us we could do anything we wanted to do, even if we chose to dig ditches. "Be the best damn ditch digger there is" he said.
Speaking as one of his many nieces, he taught me alot. He gave great,and much needed advice, and always unconditional love. Darwin, is more like a Dad than an Uncle to me. I will never forget any of the things Darwin taught me.
As my Aunt Bette said, "he is a great example for us all".
To our Aunt Pat, Janay, Jason, Dale, and all the Morris family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As a member of the Kesler side of this family , you all know how much Darwin is loved and will be missed.
God Bless, and, comfort us all at this time.
I love you all!
Drew Hudson
March 8, 2006
Dear Mrs. Morris, Jason, & Janay: I am sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. The Hudson family extends our condolences during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Shirley Rohmer
March 7, 2006
Dear Pat, Joseph and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Ken Mayfield
March 7, 2006
I never met Darwin and only recently got to really know his son Jason (and Jason's new wife Kristin) on a visit to Chicago. I know Jason's hospitality and sharing nature had to be traits nutured by his dad. Darwin is in a much better place now and has his family to carry on his memory. Best wishes to all and GOD BLESS.....
Susanne Fowler
March 7, 2006
Dear Pat,
Please accept my condolences from afar. I remember meeting you and Darwin one evening in Chicago with Jason and how much fun we all had swapping stories. And I always enjoyed hearing Jason's updates about his Dad's trips and vintage car, etc. My thoughts are with you.
Samantha Loftin
March 6, 2006
Aunt Pat and Family...
I Love you all so very much! You all are so very special to me and my family. May the Lord Bless you all in your time of need.
Samantha and Family
Dale & Nancy Blankenshiip
March 6, 2006
Dear Pat & Family,
Darwin was one of the sweetest, thoughtful, compasionate and caring people we have ever known. Even up to the very end he displayed a remarkable courage. And the sense of humor he was known for never left him. We are better people for having known and loved him. The void his passing has left behind will be with all of us forever.
CL Edwards
March 6, 2006
My condolences to the family. I worked with Darwin in Supplier Product Assurance at Bell Helicopter. He was a professional and my friend.
Natalie Holmes
March 6, 2006
Dear Pat and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you at this time. Natalie Holmes and Family
Rick & Tammy Houser
March 6, 2006
Sorry we were unable to make the service for Darwin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
CW, Cyndee, Jade & Casey Ranes
March 6, 2006
We cannot believe that "Lightning" is gone. He was such a good friend, and we shared many, many great times together. He is only gone from earth, but will eternally be in our memory. Pat, Janay and Jason -- we are so sorry.
Janis Gaulden
March 6, 2006
Pat,
Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you and yours, and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie Points Junior
March 6, 2006
Darwin is a dear freind to our family. I grew up being his pal and hanging out with him and my father. Our father passed away a little over 2 years ago with lung cancer and Darwin acted as a replacement for our father. He helped us through one of the most difficult times in our lives, he helped put closer on our fathers estate. I feel blessed to have known him and his family. He will always be in our thoughts.
Ronnie Points Jr.
Roger & Jeanne Powell
March 6, 2006
Though it's been several years since we lived next door, we will always remember Darwin as a wonderful neighbor with a great outlook on life. May the Lord's mercy and comfort be with the Morris family during this difficult time.
Keith & Jeanie Mayfield
March 5, 2006
Jason -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dorrine Schneck
March 5, 2006
Always a kind and friendly neighbor
Helen Brooks
March 5, 2006
It has been a long, hard battle, but the good thing is that Darwin is at peace now. And though it is painful we must be happy for him. May the Holy Spirit sustain and comfort you in this your time of sorrow.
With love,
Dan & Bettie Kesler
March 5, 2006
We will miss our beloved brother-in-law, but he will always be remembered and what wonderful memories. Darwin was a steady, even-tempered husband & father...an example for us all.
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