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Michael Morris Obituary

Michael M. Morris passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the age of 67. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Linda Heyman Morris; children, Chris Morris (Charlene) and Craig Morris (Leslie); grandchildren, Abby, Derrick, Sydney, and Olivia; and siblings, Buddy Morris (Carolyn), Cissy Reine (Marion), Jimmy Morris (Iris), Pat Morris (Sue), Bill Morris (Evanne), and Tommy Morris (Star). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert J. and Virginia Morris, and a sister, Peggy Ewing. Michael was born and raised in New Orleans and resided in Metairie. He was a graduate of De La Salle and LSU School of Dentistry, where he earned an Associate's degree, and began his practice as a Dental Lab Technician. Michael was a parishioner of St. Clement of Rome, and a member of St. Clement of Rome Men's Club. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 12 noon. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michael's memory to the Lupus Foundation of America, www.lupus.org. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, 2018.

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February 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you Linda. I am sorry to just be seeing this notice. May God Bless and watch over you at this sad time. I am right in Metairie if you need anything. Katie Franklin Abboud

yvonne Jones

February 11, 2018

Linda
Beyond sorry to hear of Mike's passing
I know you and him were very close
May he rest in peace
Take confort in knowing you both had a wonderful life together
You will meet him again one day
Stay close to your children and grandchildren
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Laurie Kuchler

February 9, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love The Kuchlers

Michael Guevara

February 9, 2018

I was a fraternity brother of Mike's. Mike was a kind and wonderful person. Very sorry for your loss Linda. Mike is now in God's house. Lean on God and receive His comfort.

February 9, 2018

Our thoughts & prayers to the Morris family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Phyllis & Jerry - Mandeville, LA

Louise Berteaux

February 8, 2018

So sorry for your Loss my prayers are with you and your family.

February 8, 2018

Hold on to your memories,and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barbara and Roger

Chris Morris

February 7, 2018

Dear Linda, and all of our wonderful cousins down your way. We were very saddened to learn of Mike's passing from Mary. You all were a big part of my time in New Orleans from our first big family get-together on Homestead, and all the other times together. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to all of you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Love always, Chris (and family)

February 7, 2018

Linda,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Mike. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Suzette (Feugas) and Brian Weydert

Deb Bacon Covington

February 7, 2018

So sorry for your loss.Prayers for your family.

February 7, 2018

We are both so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy, he will be missed by so many. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Numa and Cheryl

February 7, 2018

Linda and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, may God comfort you in the days to come with wonderful memories and the support and love of friends and family.
Judy Anderson
DHS Class Of 1968

Joe & Patsy

February 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss, Linda. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.
2 Corinthians 5:8 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

8 But we are confident, and have a good will to be absent rather from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

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