David Morris

David Roy Morris, 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Misson station in Tamil Nadu and Kerela, India, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in India after a stroke and cardiac arrest.

David was born on October 4th, 1947, to Arthur and Ruth Morris in Cincinnati, OH. After David graduated from Kodaikanal International School in 1965, he went on to study at Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia, where he earned his BA in History in 1970. He went on to Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting Colleges & Universities, Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in 1980. He also got his MBA later from Oxford University in 2000.

David held positions as Assistant to the President at Union for Experimenting Colleges & Universities, Partner at Sun Arrow International, Chief Executive Officer Jasmine Digital (Singapore, with Hong Kong Branch), Chief Executive Officer Atasi Technology, Director and Founder, India Council for Integral Education, Director, Department of Developmental Studies/Instructor for English Department Sri Aurobindo Society and Chairman, Hospital & Educational Foundation.

After the death of his father, Arthur, in 1989, David made the decision to go to India to work with his mother, Ruth, at the South India Church of Christ Mission. He served as the Director of the mission until the time of his death. David's leadership has resulted in over 1,200 churches planted in southern India. He was also the President of Southern Asia Christian College, leading them through the years to major growth in degree programs, curriculum, and building expansion. In 2022 he Translated Dr. Jack Cottrell's books into local languages, as well as Life of Christ Visualized via the partnership of LATM.

In 1994, David's mother, Ruth, introduced him to Philomina George in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. They were married in 1995 in Tampa, FL, USA. David was a devoted husband and a loving father. David and Philomina have 3 children, Arthur Morris, David George, and William George

"Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10b

David loved the Lord and was totally dedicated to the Lord's service. He never considered retirement. He faithfully served as a missionary in India until the end.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

David was predeceased by Arthur Morris, Ruth Morris, and Patricia Morris. He is survived by Philomina Morris, Arthur Morris, David George, and William George.