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LANCASTER: David E. Morris, age 80 of Lancaster, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Fairfield Medical Center.
He was born September 15, 1934 in Morgan County, Ohio to the late Ivan and Mary (Blackburn) Morris. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended Faith Memorial Church. Dave owned and operated Morris Gravel, and was the former co-owner of Green Slopes Landfill in Somerset. He was a member of AMVETS Post #1985 in Lancaster and a former member of the Amanda Lions Club.
Dave is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley (Ankrom) Morris; children, Dennis (Lisa) Morris of Amanda, Brenda Morris of Westerville, Greg Morris and Dayna (Craig) Hartman of Worthington; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brothers, Neil (Toni) Morris of Westerville and Ralph (Mary) Morris of Sugar Grove.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son-in-law, David Chakeres.
Funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Taylor Funeral Home in Amanda with Rev. Melvin Truex officiating. Burial will follow in Amanda Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 1-3 and 5-7 P.M. and one hour prior to service on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The family request memorial contributions to Faith Memorial Church, 2610 W. Fair Ave, Lancasterer, OH 43130 in Dave's memory.
Kind notes of condolence may be made at www.mytaylorfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Morris
November 19, 2014
Brenda and Dana, I am sorry for the loss of your father. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
DeAnn Young
David Martin
November 18, 2014
We are so sorry for your lost David and i have you in our prayers David has know Dave for a long time he will be sadly missed.
Jim & Pam Bussert
November 18, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the Morris family and friends.
November 18, 2014
Dear Shirley and Family,
So sorry for the loss of Dave, he was a nice man.
Say "hi" to your beautiful daughter, Dana for me.
With heart prayers and sympathy,
Sheila and Jim Robbins and Steve Riley
November 18, 2014
Shirley and all the family.Iam so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you always.Mary Kingery
Tammi Herron-Skidmore
November 17, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Brenda. Peace & Comfort to you and your family.
November 17, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss goes to all our friends in the Morris family.
From your friends at OneVision.
Carol Hanaway Ruddle
November 16, 2014
Shirley, very sadden to see Dave has passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Herb & I thought a lot of Dave.
Carol Roby
November 16, 2014
Shirley, Dayna and the entire Morris family, you have my deepest sympathy. I pray that God will comfort you during this trying time.
November 16, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Mike and Linda Siler
November 16, 2014
Our hearts go out to the Morris Family. Big Dave will really be missed he was so kind to everyone. May God help you through this time of sadness. Big Dave will always be in our hearts. Prayers to the Morris Family.
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Mike and Linda Siler
traci ruble
November 16, 2014
our condolences to the family. Ive known Dave and Shirley all my life. I will miss his"hello kiddo"
Dave & Sunny McFarland
November 16, 2014
Shirley & Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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