Glenn D. Morris

Glenn D. Morris obituary, Grain Valley, MO

Glenn D. Morris

Glenn Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Grain Valley on Feb. 4, 2026.
Glenn D. Morris, 73, of Grain Valley Missouri passed away January 9 th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on February 15, 2026, at the Grain Valley Community Center in Grain Valley Missouri. The family will receive friends and loved ones from 4-5:30pm.

Glenn was born in Kansas City, Missouri but grew up in Raytown, graduating from Raytown South High School in 1970. Glenn devoted 45 years of work to Hallmark Cards where he met his wife Janet of 41 years. Outside of work he had a passion for racing dirt track cars. Racing was a family affair with many hours being spent together in the garage and at racetracks with his children as his pit crew. After many years behind the wheel, he decided to hang up his helmet to help his oldest son with his racing adventures. Glenn also loved coaching and following his youngest son through a long baseball career. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially cooking holiday meals for them. He also looked forward to watching his grandchildren in their activities. Glenn never knew a stranger and loved talking to people everywhere he went. He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

Glenn was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother, his son Jimmy Morris and his daughter Rebekkah Taylor.

Glenn leaves behind his wife, Janet; daughter Trish (David); son Brandon (Arin); grandsons Matt, Isaiah, Tyler and Milo; granddaughters Alyssa and Rozzie; sisters Jackie (Woody) and Casey; brother Leonard.

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