Morris McCarver Obituary

MORRIS "COACH" McCARVER Age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Riverside on Feb. 5, 2011. Morris was born May 16, 1919 in Moore, Oklahoma. He spent his younger years in Moore and graduated from Moore High School in 1937. After attending Central State University in Edmond, OK for two years, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, where he earned his wings and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. On July 4, 1942, Morris married his college sweetheart, Dorotha. On Nov. 30, 1943 his B-26 was shot down over Italy and he was taken as a German prisoner of War for 17 months until being liberated by General Patton on April 29, 1946. In 1946, after receiving his BS degree in teaching at Central State, he and Dorotha moved to Riverside, CA where he accepted a teaching position at Chemawa Jr. High School. Morris was a coach at Chemawa for 33 years. While at Chemawa, he was an inspiration and admired by many of his students. Morris was a Christian and devoted member of First Christian Church, where he taught an adult Sunday School class for 50 years. Morris is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorotha; daughter, Nancy Bracey (John); grandsons, Jeremy (Ely), Mark (Kim), and great-grandsons, Jake and Gavin. A celebration of Morris\' life will be held on Thursday, February 17 at First Christian Church, 4055 Jurupa Ave., Riverside, CA 92506 at 10:00am with reception to follow. Graveside service will be at 1:45pm at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area #4. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Morris\' name to First Christian Church at the above address. ARRANGEMENTS Entrusted To The Care Of: Riverside, CA. (951) 785-4071 Please sign guest book at akesfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Morris McCarver

6 Entries

Mike Cunningham

February 7, 2025

Indelible memories of happy times spent on the athletic fields at Chemawa Middle School remain steadfast in my heart. What an honor to have shared a coaching partnership with this magnificent gentleman. Love you, Mac! Happy thoughts are coming your way too, John and Nancy.

July 11, 2011

I just learned of Mac's passing. I first met Coach McCarver in 1960 as a 7th grader. I was very lucky that he also coached several of my older brothers so I had an in with the coach. He and I became friends so to speak. I would often hang out after school chatting with the coaches in the coaches office until they kicked me out. Around the 9th grade I would hang out with the coach and caddy for him while he hit golf balls in the sports fields behind the gymnasium. The coach would give me a ride home on those days. Once I left my Frech II book in his office and had to come get me to retreive the book to do my homework. Coach truely was a legend, he was our John Wooden, or better said, John Wooden was UCLA's Morris McCarver. I am sorry that I lost track of the coach, since the last time I visited him at Chemawa while I was at RCC. I moved to the SF bay area inthe mid 70's, became a lawyer and now have my own family. Good bye Mac. Frank Robles - Oakland, CA

Sharon Kasner

February 16, 2011

Dear Nancy and John,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Sharon and Lewis

Richard Johnson

February 13, 2011

I first met Coach in 1958 when Chemawa was a 3yr Jr. High school. He was John Wayne before there was a John Wayne. The first time I thought about playing sports was in his PE class. He always took time with the best and worst students. A great gentleman and hopefully I can call him my freind.

Mike Cunningham

February 13, 2011

Heaven welcomed a WINNER on February 5, 2011. Coach Morris McCarver was a legendary figure during his 33 years of coaching service at Chemawa Junior High School. His decency, kindness and affection for his students inspired love and respect not only from those that he taught, but from those coaches who were fortunate enough to have worked with him. He was a Giant in the field of Physical Education for years at Chemawa. Thousands will still remember the many happy times spent on the athletic field at Chemawa with Coach McCarver. May God bless him!

george wagner

February 13, 2011

mr mcCarver was my pe coach from 1966 to 1968. he could see i did not know how to tie my shoe. but he took the time to show me how the easy way. every time i do i think of coach mcCarver with a smile. morris you did good. r i p coach. george w.

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