Wayne Morris

Wayne Morris obituary, Forest Hill, LA

Wayne Morris

Wayne Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rush Funeral Home - Oakdale on Mar. 18, 2026.
Graveside services for Mr. Wayne Morris will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Butter Cemetery, Forest Hill, with Reverend Tom Leggett officiating, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Mr. Morris, 75, of Forest Hill, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was a faithful and devoted member of Forest Hill Baptist Church, known for his unwavering commitment to his loved ones, to whom he dedicated his life with compassion and care. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Morris; one brother, Dale Morris; and two sisters, Lena Soulter and Glenda McGilvray.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include five nephews and three nieces, to include Dalwyn Flournoy, Brent Hogan, and Derrick Morris, along with other family members.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Derrick Morris, Dalwyn Flournoy, Brent Hogan, Brandon Soulter, Dewayne Soulter, and Darin McGilvray.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Morris family by visiting www.rushfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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