Hunter Braden Morris

Hunter Braden Morris

Hunter Braden Morris was born December 29, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee and died unexpectedly at the young age of 32 on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from a tragic motorcycle accident.

The son of Jeff W. Morris (Valerie) and Jan P. Carson (Sam), Hunter is survived by his parents, his brother Parker W. Morris, step-siblings, Anne Marie Carson and Steed Carson, his grandparents former Shelby County Mayor Bill Morris (Ann, deceased) and Mrs. Dale Parker (David, deceased), his beloved British retriever Sadie, and many extended family members, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Hunter graduated from Cordova High School in 2005, attended The University of Tennessee Knoxville and received his Auctioneer's License from the Worldwide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa.

Hunter and his parents had a very deep love and understanding for one another and it was with great joy that Hunter joined his father's company Morris Realty & Auction in 2011 as the Marketing Director. He became invaluable to the company, working side-by-side with his father learning and growing every step of the way. Over the years he progressed to receive greater responsibilities while also becoming an auctioneer and real estate broker with the prestigious designation of Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE). Hunter was a member of the National Auctioneers Association and was an invaluable, and integral member of Morris Realty & Auction.

He and his mother also enjoyed many impromptu meals and sharing their love of dogs. Whenever Hunter would leave town on his next adventure, he always wanted his beloved Sadie, his four-legged child to stay with her. Dogs were only one of the many special bonds he shared with his mother throughout the years. His mother was always proud of Hunter's accomplishments and would encourage him to keep exploring and participating in all the things he was interested in.

Hunter also enjoyed spending time with his very large circle of friends as well as his beloved family. He loved his brother Parker very much and together they recently drove cross country to help move Parker to California spending special times together as only brothers can on a road trip. Hunter also enjoyed times at the family farm and all who would gather there for fellowship, four wheeling, bon fires and meals. The farm was a special place where he loved spending time.

Hunter truly had a passion to live life to its fullest and he pursued that passion with vigor every day. He enjoyed pushing his body and mind with active, strenuous and physical activities such as rock climbing, riding motorcycles, both dirt bikes and street bikes, and working out at the gym.

Seemingly always planning his next adventure Hunter loved living on the edge and had a special love for music. An avid music lover and creator of his own music he enjoyed travelling to music festivals where he would connect with old friends while making new friends as well.

Hunter excelled at everything he did and had a great curiosity to learn. He loved tinkering with mechanics and technology and would rebuild motorcycles, cars, and computers all in an effort to improve them and for them to be a reflection of himself and how he wanted them to perform.

Hunter had a great spirit for adventure and his spirit shined bright to all those that knew him. He will be sorely missed by many.

Celebration of Life for Hunter Morris will be Saturday, October 12, at Shelby Farms Park, FedEx Event Center. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m., Celebration of Life Services will begin at 3 p.m. with a reception immediately following. In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.