Morris Edward McGuire

Morris Edward McGuire obituary, Bartlett, TN

Morris Edward McGuire

Morris McGuire Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 17, 2025.
Morris Edward McGuire, Jr was born in Forrest City, AR on July 17, 1951 to Juanita Duncan McGuire and Morris Edward McGuire Sr.

Morris' career centered on computers and the early days of IT professionals, but his life's passion was evangelism. He graduated from Mid America Baptist Seminary and was a lifelong Bible scholar, teaching and sharing the gospel with everyone he met. He was an active member of Collierville FBC and the Tuesday Men's Bible Study group.

Morris was predeceased by his parents and his brother Johnny. He leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Elizabeth, a son, Matthew, of Raleigh NC, daughter Melissa Bridgman (Gary) and grandson Nash of Memphis,as well as his brothers Rick (Trish), Gary (Karen), and sister Donnie (Randall) and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Mid South Food Bank.

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