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He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rose Marie Cameron Morris; and his children, Dr. Joseph Henry Morris, Jr. and wife, Linda, Tippy Davis and husband, Steve, Dr. Rodney Cameron Morris and wife, Mae, and Dr. Gilbert Franklin Morris and wife, Cindy. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
When Dr. Morris moved to Panama City, Fla., in 1949, he was the first general surgeon to practice in Bay County. He was on staff at Bay Medical Center since its inception and later at Gulf Coast Medical Center. He also served on the Board of Trustees at Bay Medical Center. As a board certified general surgeon, Dr. Morris was a member of the Bay's Medical Society, the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Panama City with the Rev. David Warren officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the church from 1 p.m. until service time.
The family is especially grateful for the dedication of his caregivers, Vangie Roberts, Fe Carlisle, Lisa Stanfill and Willy Flores. A very special thank you to Bo Rogers who was his companion and helpmate for over a decade.
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Richard Fitzgerald Bernal
June 19, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Venable Morris, late of Maysville, Georgia.
Sue Cameron
November 15, 2010
We're so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Joseph. I so enjoyed watching Dad and him visit with each other. They had a lot in common. I remember when he called Dad in the hospital near the end of Dad's life. Dad's face lit up with joy, at hearing his voice. The end of an age.
With sympathy.
Sue Morris Cameron
Doug Williams
November 8, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thought and prayer are with you
Linda Ruane
November 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori Holland
November 6, 2010
Many thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time of loss
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