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Daniel Morris Obituary
Daniel "Danny" Wayne Morris, age 21, of Conyers, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 following a battle with chronic Diabetes. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Horis A. Ward's Olde Town Chapel at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Don Reed officiating. Danny was born on June 12, 1987, in Conyers. He will be sorely missed by his parents, David and Dawn Morris of Monticello; his brother, Chris Morris; maternal grandmother Carol Alessandrone of Fairburn, fraternal grandparents, Frances and Grady Mullins of Conyers; Paul W. Morris of Campobello, SC, great-grandmother, Lucille Seay of Conyers; uncles, Ernie and Mark Alessandrone and Matthew N. Morris of Conyers; aunts, Melissa Kerbow and husband Rick of Newborn, and Kim Johnson of Conyers. Danny was a 2005 graduate of Rockdale High School. He had a love of the performing Arts and played the leading role in the musical " Les Miserables" in High School. A talented singer, he also performed at the Olympic games in Atlanta and sang at the opening of the International Horse Park in Conyers. Following graduation he attended Kennesaw State College and later moved to Newnan. Daniel was a quiet, loving, and talented young man who is singing with the angels in heaven. May God comfort all who loved him. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Baptist Church, C/O Don Reed, 109 Shadowlake Dr., Conyers, GA 30094. Horis A. Ward's Olde Town Chapel 483-7208.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Morris
Megan Villanueva
April 16, 2009
Danny, I will miss you, remember you, and love you forever. You brought so much life and happiness into my life, and filled my heart with love. You were my greatest friend through the hardest times of my life so far. I offer my love and support to your family, and hope they know that I am here if they need me. All my love.
Randy and Julie Jones
April 16, 2009
David, Dawn and all the family and extended family.
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Please allow others to do for you at this time of sorrow. We love and care.
Danielle & Cole Haynie
Jane Harkleroad
April 13, 2009
Dear Paul, Dawn, David, and Chris,
I remember that eager, promising young man at his graduation party!
This can only be one of the most painful times in your lives. Such a tragedy for those who love Danny so much. Too soon gone...I can only think of that sweet, but mournful song, "Danny Boy" and I know the "pipes" have called him to sing for God his Creator.
I pray the God the Comforter will be with you now and forever more. Trust Him who, with time, has the power to heal the hurt.
God bless you all. Jane
Richard Frazier
April 13, 2009
David, Dawn, & Chris,
I loven you all so much and know you are all in my prayers. Danny meant so much to all of us and know his legacy will live on forever and into eternity. Your son IS one of the most amazing people I've ever met and had the chance to work with. His professionalism, smile, helpfulness, and just all around state of being was infectious. He's helped me through some hard times in the past and I definitely have to clue where I would be without him. Just know he'll always be watching down upon us as we keep him in our thoughts and dreams. He will forever be missed. Know that you all, as well as the rest of the family, will be in my prayers now and always. I love and miss you all so much!
Karen Miley
April 13, 2009
David, Dawn, & Chris,
I love you all very much. I am here if you need me. I am praying!!!!
Lisa Summers
April 12, 2009
Dear David and Dawn,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. We've watched our boys grow up together from Pine Street through High School. I loved Danny as one of my own and it absolutely breaks my heart that he was taken at such a young age. If you ever need to talk, vent, cry, or laugh at the memories i'm here for you.
May God comfort you now and throughout the many lonely days.
Love you,
Betty Hapgood
April 12, 2009
Dawn & David,
I held Danny in my arms when he was just a few months old and then did not see him again until he came to stay with Aunt Linda here in Connecticut 19 years later. David, he looked so much like you and he inherited his musical talent from you as well. It grieves me to think that his life was cut short so young, but I take solace in knowing that he accepted Christ as his savior when he was just a boy. While Danny may have turned his back on God as a young man, I know that God never turned His back on Danny and that he is home with HIM in Heaven now, free from all earthly pain. If there are any angels in Heaven that get to sing solo, Danny is sure to be one of them! I pray that the good memories of Danny will fill your hearts and thoughts and bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Love, Aunt Betty
Cat Davis
April 11, 2009
Danny was such a goofball and a sweet guy. We'll all miss him very much. My prayers are with his family.
April 11, 2009
David & Dawn,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your precious son. I know you have wonderful memories of Danny that will give you great comfort Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Wanda Welch
Courtesy Ford
Pastor Bob Santeusanio
April 11, 2009
The church body of Calvary Christian Center in New Britain, CT and I, pastor Bob Santeusanio join all of you in mourning the loss of "Danny." Betty Hapgood is a cherished member of our church and we are standing with her and her sister, Linda, in this time of sadness and grief. We pray that your hearts will be drawn together by the love and grace that are, by faith, in Jesus Christ. He is your Savior and One that sticks closer than a brother. He died that we might live. Though you are walking through the valley of the shadow of death, you need not fear evil, for He is with you. This is His promise, and He is trustworthy. I leave you with some of the most remarkable words spoken by Jesus Christ as recorded in John 11:25-26: "I am the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And he who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?" May your hearts be lifted by His love.
Maria Bonet
April 11, 2009
To Danny's parents:
I haven't seen Danny in several years, and first met him when he was rehearsing for "Fiddler on the Roof", with my daughter Eliza.This is where my husband and I met you, after their performance. They became fast friends and shared their love of the theatre during those high school years.
I can only imagine the pain of losing a child and wish I could say some words of comfort to soothe your sorrow, but words escape me.Where would I begin?
I am so sorry.
Danny's Home Song
Oh Lord, it's so quiet now
But beyond the quiet, My Lord
Is the soft warm light of Your love...
I'm coming home...
I'll lie down in the sweet grass
I'll breathe deep the rich earth
My home is the sky so vast
with all the stars around me.
Linda M. Galpin
April 10, 2009
Dear Danny, Your pain is over and now you lay in the arms of our Almighty Creator. The peace and comfort you searched the earth for, you now have in the heavens with God. I can only imagine how awesome you must feel without burdens. As you look down upon us who are left behind, know that it's okay,Danny. It's okay sweetheart. The family can rest knowing you are with God. As for me, I rest understanding the exchange. I want to remind you that I hold in my heart some very special memories of when you were a little boy,a toddler, then a tike, and then a little boy and I'de come to visit you and Mom and Dad and NaNa. Then, off we we were for our walk, down to the end of the street and there it was....our very own field and pond. We would walk and talk and laugh and pick flowers. Picking flowers was how I taught you colors. I adored you you, Danny. Then, you would get tired and I taught you to hop on my back and hold tight as I took you home while occassionally looking back to make sure our dog was following. Luke loved you and everyone else also. He was a good dog that had 14 years here. Our walks ended one day when my life took me "back home". My sweet 17 years of southern living had come to a close. It was a passage I chose to take. Sixteen years pass and you want to come here and stay long enough to get on your feet. You had a dream, Daniel. You had a dream to be on Broadway and I was geographically close to NYC. It was your sickness that prevented your dream to manifest. That saddened me. One day I asked you to sing for me and you got all red in the face and slid out on my request. It pleases me to tell you that I did hear your magnificant voice. Remember all the nights at 11:00 you would leave to walk with your MP3, my Bose earbuds. You would walk the neighborhood singing show tunes as loud as your lungs would let you. 30 min. later I would go out, sit on the floor of my front porch and listen. When I watched you singing and walking I recognized how happy your stride was. I never had one complaining phone call from the neighbor's. But, when they would see me during the day they all asked the same question...and it was..."who's that kid staying with you that sings so beautiful"? my reply was always..."He's my nephew and I haven't seen him since he was four years old and he's from Atlanta and he wants to be on Broadway....watch for him one day" A little time passed while you were here and one fine day you asked me to teach you to drive. I hesitated and you said "aw, comeon" I flashed back to my youth and said "OK". You and I drove mega miles together under diverse weather conditions, different hours of the day and night from back roads to city street to major Interstate Highways. I taught you how to drive defensively and how to not be in a hurry. I even taught you what to expect on your first accident.I even told you my first accident which was hitting a parked bus on Farmington Ave. I thought the bus was moving and I had to call your Aunt Nancy to find your Uncle Rick to help me because I did not know what to do.,so that's why I'm teaching what to do on your first accident. To the readers of my memories here of late,I plea for you to here the end of this story. One nice day last summer Danny and I were going to the beach where I live seasonally. Danny had made this drive several times and was confident in his skills, as was I. And, he burst out into laughter, almost uncontrollable laughter and said "my Dad would be so happy to see me right now because I made him so nervous when he tried to teach me that we never got off a back road" and me remembering those back roads of Rockdale county,began laughing uncontrollably, too. Unfortunately, I had to pull the reins and tell Danny to focus because we are on Interstate 91 southbound sharing the road three other lanes of traffic and were driving the limit-65MPH- as smoothly and without incident as we can.Danny did indeed complete his driver education with meand one morning we went to Motor Vehicle to apply for a driving test. Danny's sickness reared it's ugly head again and he had to return to Atlanta without his Connecticut Drivers License. But, make no mistake about it, THAT KID FINALLY KNEW HOW TO DRIVE!!!and I taught him. It is with great sorrow that I had to say "so-long" for now.Not good-bye. I told Danny that when it's my turn to lay in the arms of our Almighty Creator we will meet again and begin again. I extend my condolences to anyone who knew Daniel. I pray for comfort to all of Danny's family. As Always, my love. Aunt Linda
Amy Lanchester
April 10, 2009
Danny, you were such an amazing guy. You were one of the most talented people I ever knew. And you were hilarious. You were so much fun to be around. I wish I had spent more time with you while I could. It was an honor to know you. You will be missed by so many. I love you.
Debbie Lucas
April 10, 2009
David & Dawn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Debbie, William Ember and Ava Lucas
Becky Robertson
April 10, 2009
Dawn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ronda Ward (Arrington)
April 10, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Wendell & Lois Green
April 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. We did not know Danny, but knew David when he was a very sweet little "boy". Give Dawn, Frances and Paul and all the extended family our love and let them know we are thinking of you all.
Britney Roberts
April 9, 2009
Danny, you used to sing like nobody's business. You were an real asset to chorus class at Rockdale. You will be terribly missed, my prayers are with your family. They truely lost a gift.
Catherine Armenia
April 9, 2009
Danny you are truely missed. Everyone who knew you loved you. God bless.
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