George W. Morris Jr..

George Morris Jr.. Obituary
SALEM - George W. Morris, Jr. passed on peacefully to his Heavenly home, in the loving arms of Jesus surrounded by his family Friday, August 9, 2024, at Blossom Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Salem, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 25, 1942, the son of Esther (Wilhelm) Morris and George W. Morris, Sr., who preceded him in death.
He was raised in East Palestine, Ohio, and attended East Palestine High School where he played football and ran track. He attended the University of Maryland for one year and transferred to Baldwin Wallace College where he completed his football career. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the Sigma Lambda Alpha, a French Honorary Fraternity. After receiving his master's degree in physical education at Bowling Green State University, he taught and coached football at Mt. Vernon Junior High, Fremont Ross High School, Columbiana High School, and Iowa Wesleyan College.
George entered the insurance industry fulltime in 1970 and worked as an independent agent until he and his wife, Theresa, opened the George W. Morris, Jr. Insurance Agency which later became the Morris Financial Group when his son, George, and his wife, Coby, joined the agency.
George was a member of the Ohio and National Association of Life Underwriters, on the boards of the Progress Council of Columbiana County, Elkton Prison, Kent State Salem, American Heart Association, the Salem Golf Club, Lifeline of Columbiana County, a founding board member of the Sophia Women's Center, past president of the Salem Rotary Club, and 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus.
George led a full, exciting, and adventuresome life. He had his private pilot's license, played tennis, enjoyed fishing in Quebec, Canada, hunting in Montana and Wyoming, traveling throughout the world and especially western trips to visit family, friends, and national parks. He was a very generous man always willing to share his time, talents and treasures with anyone in need. He loved and was dearly loved by his wife, children, and grandchildren who were his pride and joy. He especially loved animals and loved to sing. His passion and enthusiasm were evident in every facet of his life. He enjoyed sharing stories from his childhood and later life with his family, friends, and strangers too.
He married his high school sweetheart Theresa (Chick) Morris August 4, 1962. Survivors also include his children, George (Coby) Morris, III, Doug (Moon) Morris, and Denise (Bob) Grimm; sister, Bonnie (Jim) Baird; brother, Tom (Debbie) Morris; grandchildren, Zachary, Ashtyn, K. Lee, Jesse, Shelby, Dalton, and his precious cats, Milton & Vinny.
The family wishes to thank his loving care giver, Kerry Englert, and the staff at Blossom.
Calling hours will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024, at Stark Memorial, 1014 East State Street, Salem, OH. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Paul Church Catholic Church, 935 East State Street, Salem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George's memory to the Sophia Women's Center, P.O. Box 404, Salem, OH 44460, or to St. Paul Catholic Church, 935 East Street, Salem, OH 44460.
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The arrangements for George's farewell are entrusted to Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The staff is committed to providing the utmost care and respect for George and his family during this time.
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