Donald Leroy Morris

Donald Leroy Morris, age 81 of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on June 17, 2025 with loved ones near, at Medicalodges on Midland in Coffeyville.

Don was born on June 25, 1943 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Nelson Leroy and Vivian Marie (Blosser) Morris. During his early childhood Don and his family moved to Missouri for a short while and then to rural Montgomery County, Kansas. Don attend school at Havana until it’s closure. He then completed his education in Independence, Kansas, graduating from Independence High School.

Don went to work immediately after the school year ended his senior year, even missing graduation to join a Wheat Harvest Crew traveling west for harvest. When harvest season was over, he came back to Independence and began working for the local Ford Dealership as a tractor mechanic in the early 1960’s. On to what seemed as bigger and better employment opportunities he began working in the Oil Fields of Oklahoma as a driller. With the decline in drilling during those days, he once again returned to Independence seeking employment opportunities and he went to work for the Police Department for two years. Next was a short stint as professional welder and then back to ranching again, this time in Colorado and then back to Kansas. The next few years were spent at Clarence Plumbing and also building houses. It was in 1980 that he found his true calling in life, he became a Deputy Sherrif for Montgomery County, Kansas where he retired as sergeant in 2005. Through his many different places of employment he also was an independent farmer and rancher on land that has been in his family, currently spanning into the fifth generation.

In addition to seeking employment after high school he married Bonnie McBroom and of that union a son Travis was born. They made their home in rural Kansas and Colorado and then back to Kansas. The couple later divorced. Don later married Virginia Moody and of that union they had two children Kristi and Michael. The couple later divorced. Don remained in the Independence and Coffeyville Area until his passing.

In Don’s spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an avid gunman enjoying target shooting with both pistol and rifle. His greatest enjoyment in life was his family, spending time with his kids and grandson.

Don is survived by his sons Travis Morris and his wife Angela, Mike Morris and his wife Chasity, his daughter Kristi Morris and companion Danny Mavers, his grandchildren, Jason Morris and his wife Kelly, Tyler and Karly Morris and great-grandson Aiden Morris. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Raymond and Virgil “Gene” Morris.

Don’s family wants to express the kindness of his fellow Montgomery County Sherrif’s Deputies both active and retired. The numerous citizens and friends that have express their gratitude for Don’s service to the community. 

Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel has been entrusted with Don's care.   The family are following through with Don's request his family will have a private gathering for a time of reflection on his life where he will be laid to rest at a private family cemetery. For those who wish to make contributions in Don's memory the family has requested in lieu of flowers donations for the purchase of a memorial tree to be planted at his burial site or contributions to be made payable to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, those can be left in care of the chapel or mailed to Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, Kansas 67337.  To leave a message of condolence or share a memory visit his obituary page atwww.fordwulfbrunschapel.com