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Andrew Morris Obituary

MR. ANDREW J. "JACK" MORRIS (30 year resident in the Baltimore area) Andrew J. "Jack" Morris 88, of 400 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA. died Wednesday afternoon at the Willow Valley Glenn following a brief illness. Born in Alabama, he was raised in Waynesburg, PA, the son of the late Thomas Henry and Laura Elms Morris, and the husband of the late Rita Mae Rottmund Morris, who died Sept. 1994. Formerly of Baltimore, MD., where he had lived for 30 years, he had also lived in Houston, TX., Caracus, Venezuela, and traveled throughout the world. He retired in 1980 as president of Crown Central Petroleum, where he had worked for over 30 years. He was a 1937 graduate of Waynesburg College and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He is survived by six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Ruth Lunette Scherrer. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Life Celebration from Fred F. Groff Inc., 234 West Orange St. Lancaster, PA., on Tuesday at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Peter B. Ostrander officiating. Interment will be held in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, PA. Family will receive friends at Groff's on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until the time of service. If desired memorials may be sent in Jack's memory to the A.J. & Rita Morris International Scholarship Program, Waynesburg College, 51 West College St., Waynesburg, PA. 1530-1222. Fred F. Groff, Inc. 234 West Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17603

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 17, 2004.

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John Wallace

April 30, 2004

Mr. Morris always took the time to speak to the employees and was concerned for them and not just as an asset of the company. He was a good executive and a really nice person to all. He will be missed by many.

Peter Del Bene

April 24, 2004

I reported to Jack Morris for a long time while employed at Crown.

Looking back I found that it was a memorable experience. He was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. He will be remembered by me in my prayers.

William Ginder

April 23, 2004

I learned and traveled the world with Jack. Great teacher and friend.

Richard Ricks

April 23, 2004

Jack Morris was man of high integrity and man I will always have a great deal of respect for. He taught me that "your word is your bond" and if you live by that credo good things will come your way. My deepest sympathies to his nieces and nephews who have lost a great man and role model. God Bless.

Bryant Gould

April 23, 2004

Hello,

I am very sorry for your loss. Mr Morris was a great guy. I have thought about him often even though we have not been in contact for years. I started my career in the oil industry at Crown when Mr. Morris was there. He was very kind and generous to me. He has always been a role model for me. May God rest his soul.

Roy Shilet

April 23, 2004

I have fond memories of Mr Morris always taking time to walk around the office and share his time with the employees, usually with a good joke to tell.

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