Coy Morris

Coy Morris departed this life on November 16, 2014 at the Hardin Medical Center at the age of 88 Years, 7 Months, and 7 Days. He was born on April 9, 1926, the son of the late Jonas Walter and Effie Steely Morris.

On September 13, 1953,he was united in marriage to Virginia Barrier, who survives.

Mr. Morris was employed as a Laborer for Hardin County Waste Management for 20 years. He was a member of the Second Creek Church of Christ in Savannah, Tennessee and lived in Hardin County all of his life. Coy enjoyed gardening, farming, and raising cattle. He also loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Brenda Brooks of Savannah, Tennessee; two sisters, Virginia Smith of Savannah, Tennessee and Wilodean King of Lexington, Tennessee; two brothers, Ancil Morris and Boyd Morris, both of Savannah, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Stacy Crotts, Bethany White, and Julie Brooks; and five great-grandchildren, Maggie White, Sophie White, David White, Aiden Crotts, and Tyler Crotts.

In addition to his parents, Coy Morris is preceded in death by three sisters, Oakley Weston and two infant sisters; and four brothers, Johnny Morris, Roy Morris, Floyd Morris, and Earl Morris.