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1963

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2024

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Leon Morris Sr. Obituary

Deacon Leon E. Morris Sr was born on July 30, 1963 to Hazel and the late Allen Morris. Leon was baptized at an early age by Rev. Willie M. Finister at Greater St. James Baptist Church.For the last 27 years he worked in the Environmental Services Department of Waste Water collection through the city of Baton Rouge and recently retired. Leon transition from his vessel to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024. Services will be held on Saturday March 2, 2024 at Greater St. James Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Vistation will begin at 10am. Services will follow at 11am.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 29 to Mar. 1, 2024.

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Cynthia Jones

March 29, 2024

My deepest sympathy for you and your family

carol Jean Jones

March 29, 2024

So sorry for your lost
Praying for the family

Donald R Oconner

March 3, 2024

Cousin I hate to see you leave but your pain is gone. We will miss you. Heaven has gain another great one. Rip until we meet again. Donald Oconner and family

Wadell & Irma K Chambers

March 1, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marcus Davis

March 1, 2024

Worked with Leon for many years at the city and I never seen him come to work with a wrinkle in his pants or his shoes not shining. He was always neat and I would always say he was the cleanest man working for the city. R.I.P brother and God strenghten your family.

Carol OBear Diggs

March 1, 2024

To the morris family.( Leatha and Lil Leon) praise God he can heal all sadness count on him he never fails. Carol OBear Diggs

Rosalind R Reynard

March 1, 2024

We're praying for the family as God continues to bless them and comfort them through this difficult time. He was a blessing to many people. Rosalind Reynard and Gloria Sanders.

Desi Rheams

March 1, 2024

To the Morris Family:

Our hearts were sadden at the passing of Bro. Leon. Remember God is a good God and makes no mistakes for He is sovereign. May God keep and comfort you during this time.

Elder & Mrs. Roy L. Harris, Jr.

March 1, 2024

Our heartfelt condolences to the Morris family. We pray the peace of God encompass you in your time of sorrow.

Eddie and Debra Johnson

March 1, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Catha Jones

February 29, 2024

Leatha and Leon Jr. you all have my heartfelt sympathy.Prayers are extended to the entire family that the peace of God will comfort you during this time.
With deepest sympathy Catha Jones

Carolyn Jackson

February 29, 2024

My sincere and heartfelt condolences. May the family continue to find peace and comfort during this difficult time

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