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Jerry Morris Obituary
Abilene
Jerry Dale Morris, Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Hendrick Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas.
Jerry was born on November 3, 1934 in Abilene, Texas to Charles Allen Morris and Lennis Varner Morris. He attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1952. Jerry was in the cattle business in and around Abilene most of his life. He was a longtime supporter of West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Round-up for Rehab, Ben Richey Boys Ranch and the Salvation Army. Jerry enjoyed camping, boating, and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by three sons, Dale Morris and wife Carol of Abilene, Robby Morris and wife Deana of Abilene, David Morris of Abilene; grandchildren, Casey Morris of Abilene, Marshall Morris and wife Melanie of Abilene, Travis Morris of Lubbock, Trent Morris of Lubbock, Charlee Ann Morris of College Station; great-granddaughter, Laney Morris of Abilene; mother of his children, Gaye Morris-Griffith of Abilene; one sister, Joan Henry and husband Kenneth and family of Abilene; friend, Angie Molina; extended family, Ruth Stokes and family.
Pallbearers will be Les Bruce, Jim Leonard, grandsons Casey, Travis, Marshall and Trent.
The family would like to thank the compassionate and loving staff at Hendrick Hospice Care Unit for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center or Ben Richey Boys Ranch.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Morris
September 28, 2010
Angie, you are in our prayers.
Marsha Langford and Jo Harbour
Joe and Lucy Martinez
September 27, 2010
Angie, our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Jerry. He was such a sweet man. May God bless you and your family.
ANN KEARNEY
September 27, 2010
THANKING OF YOU ANGIE
Larry Morris
September 25, 2010
Angie I am Jerry's cousin in Houston. I just found out that Jerry had passed away. He and I were very close during our growing up years and I just wanted you to know how sad his passing has affected me.
God bless you and the Morris family during this time of rememberance of Jerry's life with all of us. Larry and Kathy Morris
Houston, Texas
Leanne Chandler
September 24, 2010
Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you in this difficult time. Hold your head up proud Angie as Jerry would have wanted you to. You were his rock and his provider in these last few years and I know you gave him happiness. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Leanne Chandler, RN Big Country Healthcare Services
Molly Hutches
September 24, 2010
Angie,
May God bless you during this difficult time. I know how much you loved and cared for Jerry. He was a wonderful man and we will miss him dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you and wish I were there with you.
Your Sister,
Molly Hutches and family
George Offutt
September 23, 2010
Dale, Robby & David,
It is sobering to read of Jerry's passing. He was always a perfect gentleman in his dealings with me. I liked him a lot and enjoyed talking about the cattle and oil business. As a young accountant I worked for Charley and then for Jerry in the early sixties. We were neighbors to your family on Campus Court. May God bless you, all, during these difficult days. Sincerely, George & Linda Offutt
Roger Niehaus
September 23, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Amelia Walker
September 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Hugh and Amelia Walker
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