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Samuel Morris Obituary
Son of Robert Morris of Atlantic Beach, NC and Laura Decker and John Moustakas of Bethesda, MD, died Wednesday, September 22, 2004, from injuries sustained after being struck by a car on his way to the school bus. In addition to his parents, Sam is survived by his brothers, Benjamin C. Morris, 13 and Charles R. Morris, 9, both of Bethesda, MD; his grandparents, Janice and Francis Morris of Asheville, NC, Carol and Jack Fagan of Johnstown, PA and Earl Decker of Columbia, MD; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Joan Reilly Decker and his aunt, Kathleen Decker, both of Columbia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, 3175 Paulskirk Dr., Ellicott City, MD 21042. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Ellicott City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Sam's name be made to The American Trauma Society, Maryland Division c/o Robin Hartsock, 22 S. Greene St., T3R19, Baltimore, MD 21201. Inquiries may be directed to SLACK FUNERAL HOME, 410-465-4400.
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Cailin
October 21, 2020
Sixteen years on and I still think about you. I wish I could find the goofy websites we made. I wish I could have known the adult you would have grown to be.
Cailin Nealon
September 29, 2004
I wish so much that I would have been able to see you again...I had so much to tell you- about my highschool and all the other horrors of life. Jess even cried when I told her over the phone. We miss you terribly...(the Twiggys do as well). Blessed be, my friend...
Vanessa Chambers
September 27, 2004
Earl, my family and I are praying for you and your family, that you may find peace in the midst of this time. May God continue to watch over you and give you strength, courage, and peace as you go through life after this. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
Dan & Gloria Decker
September 27, 2004
Laura, our hearts go out to you and the boys. You and Sam are in our thoughts and prayers in this sad time. All our love, Dan & Gloria.
Gary and Beth Rosencrantz
September 25, 2004
May you feel the warmth and comfort of God's presence, as does Sam. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.
Uncle Gary and Aunt Beth;
Jason; and Earl, Kami, & boys.
Patricia Seemueller
September 25, 2004
To the Morris family,
I was Sam's Religion teacher last year at Mount St. Joseph. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a gentle, sensitive, and creative young man with so much to offer. His former classmates and I have been praying for Sam and your family every day. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Patricia Seemueller
Diane Just
September 24, 2004
My daughter, Samantha, was in Sam's 9th grade Art class at Oakland Mills High School, where they became very good friends. I heard many wonderful things about him and had the pleasure of meeting him once. He was a sweet and charming young man. Samantha cared about him very much and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Bev Mason
September 24, 2004
Parents, Family & Friends of Sam... I am a St. John parishoner and my eldest daughter graduated from St. John School in 2004, my youngest is in 7th Grade at St. John. Though they did not know Sam personally, they were saddened to hear of the news. My daughters, husband, siblings, and I are praying for Sam and for God's blessing on him and you.
Sincerely,
Jan Whiteman
September 24, 2004
Dear Jan & Frank,
I know these must be difficult days for you and your faimly. Please know that your church family hold you in their thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all, Love in Christ, Jan Whiteman and The Wesley Sunday School Class
Angela Decker
September 24, 2004
Laura,
My prayers, my thoughts and all my love and support to each of you.
Angela
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