Jr. Morris

Mr. Morris, 90, of Whiteville, passed from this life on Thursday evening, September 10, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Somerville.

He was born in Fayette, County, TN, the son of the late Zellner Hardin Morris, Sr. and Mattie Belle Campbell Morris. Mr. Morris lived all of his life in the Whiteville community where he had been owner/operator of Morris' Grocery and 100 Cafe. On Friday, September 21, 1951, he was united in marriage to Peggy Ross Morris. She passed away on Sunday, May 5, 1996 following 44 years of marriage.

A member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, he had served his country in the Naval Reserves for four years. Mr. Morris was also a Mason and a Shriner. In his leisure time, he enjoyed planting flowers and watching birds and squirrels.

Survivors include a son, Tony (Frieda) Morris of Middleton; a brother, Allen Morris of Whiteville: three grandchildren, Kelly (Jennifer) Morris of Whiteville, Jennie (Michael) Graber of Selmer and Justin Morris of Jackson; eight great-grandchildren, Katie (Phillip) Beavers, MIchael Morris, Grace (Jacob) Burnett, Allie Hunter, Zander, Julie, Jacob and Anneliese Morris; numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Lois Hurst of Bethel Springs; a sister-in-law, Polly Ross Rowe of Memphis; and a brother-in-law, Earl Griffin, also of Memphis.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Morris is preceded in death by a son, MIke Morris; two brothers, Larry and Herman Morris; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Morris and Thelma Ross Griffin; and a brother-in-law, Jim Ross.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Shriners Hospitals For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 [http://donate.lovetotherescue.org]

While visiting or attending services for Mr. Morris, please consider the following guidelines:

* Maintain 6 feet between yourself and the next closest person;
* Refrain from hugs and handshakes;
* When you sneeze or cough, use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth;
* Wash your hands often;
* Avoid touching your face; and
* Minimize time spent in places where people gather.

Thank you for your consideration.