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1938
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Carl Morris Obituary
July 21, 1938 - December 20, 2022
MARION, Va.
Carl D. Morris Jr., age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Carl was a kind, humble man of service. He enjoyed a good conversation and never met a stranger. Carl was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was not only a survivor of the January 1961 fire aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, he also served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Carl was proud to serve his community, working for the Marion Police Department and eventually retiring from Marion Correctional Center as a security officer. When Carl wasn't working, he loved to fish and work in his garden. His kind gentle manner will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Morris; parents, Carl D. Sr. and Lillian Morris; and brother, James Morris. Carl is survived by nieces, M.J. Dunavan (Lonnie); niece, Monica Hoel; nephew, Darrell Tibbs; great-niece, Brooke Burns (B.J.); great-nephews, Brent Dunavan (Bobbie), Luke Tibbs and Brian Tibbs; great-great-nieces, Bridyn, Blakly, and Brentley; great-great-nephews, Landon, Mason, and Ridge; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mary Tibbs; and sons, Rodney, Tony, Jody and Danny Morris.
The family received friends Friday, December 23, 2022, from 12 until 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services began at 1 p.m. with Pastor William McCollian officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery.
To share memories of Carl D. Morris, Jr., please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Carl's family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.
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Judith Coe
December 23, 2022
Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country. Rest in peace. May God be with your family and friends.
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