Dan Allen Morris

Dan Allen Morris obituary, Springfield, MO

Dan Allen Morris

Dan Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Dec. 17, 2023.
Dan Allen Morris, 71, Buffalo, MO, formerly of Bolivar, MO. passed away December 15, 2023, at his home, in Buffalo, MO. He was born on December 12, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas to Paul and Lucille (Carnelison) Morris. He attended school in Blue Eye, MO. and was a retired self-employed Truck Driver. He enjoyed Hoseback riding, motorcycle riding, camping, and Chrome Shop Maffia truck shows (GBATS for Special Olympics).
On May 24,1973, Dan was united in marriage to Deborah Jean Treese Morris, she preceded him in death in 2013, Dan was also preceded in death by his son Lucas "Luke" Morris, his parents, Paul and Lucille Morris, his brother: Wayne Morris, and his sister: Gayle Morris Young. He is survived by his sons and their spouses: Danny and Missy, of Bolivar, MO., Adam and Mary Jo, of Republic, MO, and Jacob and Melissa, of Buffalo, MO. his grandchildren: Dylan Morris, Charlie and Clay Morris, Ben and Isac Runner, and Livia Alexander. He is also survived by his sister, Kay Colvin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening, December 21, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks or to the Special Olympics.

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