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Barry Morris Obituary

Barry Wayne Morris, 53, of Upton, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his residence.

He was born in Hagerstown, Maryland to Benjamin and Geraldine Deener Morris.

He was a food salesman for most of his life and recentlyhad received his welder's certificate. He enjoyed golf, hunting, football and baseball. He was a member of Center Point Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Vicki Sue McCauley.

He is survived by his loving wife, Martina Riggs Morris of Upton; a son, Cody Wayne Morris of Middletown, Maryland; two stepsons, Adam (Sarai) Blincoe of Farmville, Virginia, and Clayton Blincoe of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Verna (Rodney) Beard of Williamsport, Maryland; a brother, Curt (Carol) Zimmerman of Hancock, Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Center Point Missionary Baptist Church in Sonora with the Rev. Doug Sanders officiating. Burial follows in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and continues from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Manakee Funeral Home in Upton.

Condolences may be expressed at www.manakeefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Apr. 9 to Apr. 12, 2015.

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Bill Lucas

April 12, 2015

Heartfelt condolences

Kopcak Family

April 12, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Lynelle Smith

April 10, 2015

I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss, Martina. Your friends at Brooke Grove share your sorrow and send our love across the miles.

Scott & Beverly Adkisson

April 10, 2015

We are heart broken. Martina our love and prayers go out to you and your family.

Debbie(Robin's sister) Mattiussi

April 10, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, Martina, my prayers are with you

Britt & Angie Manning

April 10, 2015

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayer is that God comforts you and yours in this time of need.

KENDRA JUDD

April 10, 2015

I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.

Kurt Pensinger

April 10, 2015

Prayers and thoughts to your family. Kurt Pensinger, classmate from South Hagerstown High School.

Bob Sweeney

April 10, 2015

Glad I got to know you Barry even if just for a brief period of time. You were a great guy, a fierce competitor and a wonderful friend to many people.

Cathy Hinton

April 10, 2015

Martina I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May God wrap his loving arms around you during this sad time in your life and always.

Amanda Orsburn

April 10, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to your family. Your classmate Amanda

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