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John Morris Obituary
Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late John E. Jr. and Katherine McCrea Morris. He was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Brown University and the Dickinson School of Law.
Attorney Morris served in the U.S. Air Force with the Office of the Judge Advocate General as a captain in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.
John spent his entire legal career in the general practice of law, except for a five-year period during which he served as general counsel and executive vice president of the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital and the Wyoming Valley Health Care System.
John served on many boards and community organizations, including the Board of Directors of the Wilkes-Barre Family Y.M.C.A., serving as a three-term president of the board; the Board of Directors of the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis and the Nesbitt Memorial Hospital; various volunteer positions with the United Way of Wyoming Valley; and was a member of the Budget Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association. John was a past post commander of the Wilkes-Barre American Legion. He also served as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Oak Lawn Cemetery Association.
John was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of Wyoming Seminary, Brown University, and the Pennsylvania-Luzerne County Chapter for his career swimming achievements in both high school and college.
Hunting and fishing were a very important part of his life. John belonged to the Clemo Hunting and Fishing Club and the Lower Toby Sportsman's Club.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was a sister, Jane M. Morris, in January.
Surviving are his sons, John E. Morris IV and wife, Brenda, Dallas; and Mark E. Morris and wife, Ashley, Kingston Township; daughter, Gail A. Morris, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Andrew, Justin, Emmersyn, Everleigh, Sophia and Michael; former wife, Claire P. Morris; and his beloved German Shorthaired Pointer, Dina.
The Morris family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
He will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and all those who loved him, "Tight lines Dad."
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Jackiann Smith
May 11, 2023
I think of John often,,memories of his kindness and the fun we shared, He was a true friend..RIP John
Jackiann Beattie Smith
May 11, 2022
I miss John so much. He was a true friend. RIP my loved friend
Tom McMullen
September 26, 2016
To the John Morris Family:
I swam with Johnny for 4 years at Brown University. We were also in the same fraternity so we had many experiences together. I last saw him at our 50th college reunion five years ago. I did not learn about his passing until September 2016 so am now just signing the guest book. If you see Johnny inside the Pearly Gates, ask him about our experience at Dartmouth's Winter Weekend after we defeated Dartmouth in swimming. It's a good/funny story. I'll miss him greatly. Tom McMullen, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
May 23, 2016
Dear Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I met John at the ymca.
Sincerely Linda Washney
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Dina Bucher
May 23, 2016
Morris family,
Please accept my genuine condolences. Knew and loved him long ago.
Joe Wideman
May 19, 2016
John and family, I am sorry for your loss.I met your father only one time but he was a very impressive man.
Joan Angeli
May 19, 2016
To the family of John Morris lll
I am so sorry for your loss and mine. I'll miss John very much.
I met John at the Y and we became gym buddies. I saw him almost every day at the Y. John liked to wear shirts that were given to him as gifts. Well, one of his favorite shirts was one from an auto mechanic. So for the longest time, I assumed that John owned a garage and was an auto mechanic
Our Y members soon corrected me on that assumption and I got to know John and the wonderful man that he was. Mechanic or attorney , how blessed I feel to have known him.
God Bless You All.
Sorrowfully,
Joanie Angeli, Y Staff
May 19, 2016
To the Morris family Iam so sorry to hear about my friend John I will miss seeing at the ymca a lot of good laughs he had the best sense of humor and great to be around may he rest in peace sincerely jerry bonner family
Kathie Schalm Nance
May 19, 2016
I have so many great memories of summers spent in Dallas. John and family are a big part of those.Fun times with great friends and family. So sorry for your loss, sending my thoughts and prayers to you all!
Robert Hynes
May 19, 2016
Deepest sorrow for your loss.He was a good man and liked by many at the YMCA.
Jackie
May 19, 2016
John, Mark and Gail..my deepest sympathy for your loss. I loved your dad
Tom Makowski
May 19, 2016
To the Morris Family
My family and I offer our prayers to you at the passing of John . He was a great lawyer, and more importantly a dear friend. He was a mentor to me and numerous other lawyers as we started our legal journey, and we continued to look to him for advice throughout our careers. His humor and friendship made us realize what was really important in life. He knew that. John was a wonderful man and he will truly be missed by all of us that knew him well and the entire legal community. Please accept my condolences and tribute to a wonderful and decent man. May he rest in peace.
Chris Busch
May 19, 2016
So sorry to learn of John's passing. My husband was acquainted with him as a client and friend for many years. He will be missed. ~ Don and Christine Busch, Dallas PA.
Dave Dunn
May 18, 2016
So sorry John and Mark your dad gave me a lot of great memories at the Toby I will miss him
Tight lines
Dave DUNN
J. Scott Brady
May 18, 2016
John was a good man and a good lawyer. He would probably though, be proudest of being a good fly fisherman.
Barb
May 18, 2016
You were my former employer, attorney and most of all friend. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Becky Smith
May 18, 2016
Dear john,mark and Gail - Claire and grandchildren
I've known John and Jane for over 70 years.
Their influence on my life was deeply ingrained from childhood through now. I'm part of the Newville McCrea clan/visits each summer were a highlight of mine. Cousin stuff burned into my heart. Will miss
But soon unite with Jane and John to rehash the past and renew! Loving thoughts always,
Beck
Carol Picchi-Kosisky
May 18, 2016
John and Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. By reading his obituary it sounds like he was a fine man. I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God Bless.
Jackiann Smith=McKernan
May 18, 2016
Johnny,,go with God. I will miss you and our 60 year friendship. You were the best friend and you leave a big hole in my heart. Rest in eternal peace and know that you were loved by so many,
B.J. Berrettini
May 18, 2016
Honor, integrity, service, & humor. These are just a few words I can use to describe Mr. Morris. I was blessed to know him and be a part of his life. Thoughts and prayers to my good friends John and Mark. God bless
May 18, 2016
John and family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please accept our condolences.
Dick, Kristin, Zachary, and Kaitlin Connolly
Dunedin, FL
Jean Caruso
May 18, 2016
John, Mark and family: I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 18, 2016
John, Mark and families: I met your father 40 years ago when I came to practice. He became a mentor and friend. I am better for having known him. My deepest condolences to your family.
Richard Alley M.D.
May 18, 2016
Condolences to John's family from a friend and fellow YMCA devotee.
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