Robert Mendel Morris

Robert Mendel Morris obituary, Lexington, KY

Robert Mendel Morris

Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Sep

13

Service

10:00 a.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Robert Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Robert Mendel Morris, born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, April 11, 1942, to the late Floreine Welch Morris and the late Mendel Morris, passed away peacefully with family and friends close by on September 7, 2025, in Melbourne Beach, Florida at the Holmes Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Mendel was a sportsman, professional aviator and a willing companion for any adventure.

He is survived by his son Mitchell Morris and daughter-in-law Julie Morris; his daughter Lia Mari Cox and son-in-law Olan Cox; his sister Jane Shepherd Tenney, brother-in-law Mark Tenney; and six beloved grandchildren. Caylyn, MaluKai, Evan, Eva, Mark and Jacob.

Visitation and funeral services will be conducted by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road.

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Friday September 12, 2025 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Sept. 13 at Kerr Brothers, starting at 10 AM followed by graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home or contributions can be made to Mendel's charity of choice, St. Jude’s Foundation.
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3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513

Sep

13

Service

10:00 a.m.

Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Rd.

3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY 40513