George Morris

 

Funeral service for George Roy Morris, 85, Lawrence will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday June 14, 2011 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.  Entombment will follow at Memorial Park Mausoleum.  Mr. Morris died June 10, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 30, 1925 in Pettigrew, Arkansas the son of George N. and Zona (Hinkle) Morris.
Roy was a construction worker for Hamm, Missouri Valley, Constant, Austin and Kansas Construction Company’s.  He retired from Dunbar in 1987.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Silver Star medalist while serving in the 66th Armored Infantry in Europe.  Roy was a member of the Labor Union #1290 and a Lifetime member of the VFW.  His hobbies include hunting and gardening.   
George married Juanita Nichols on April 22, 1944 in Ozark, Arkansas.  She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Onita Myer and husband, John, Lawrence, Mary Kathryn Morris and husband, Bruce N. Humphreys, Overland Park, Annette Evans and husband, Greg, Lecompton; one brother, Herman Morris, Eudora; three grandsons, Robert C. Mugridge, Jr., Benjamin Roy Mugridge and wife, Carrie, Jakeb M. Evans and wife, Tammy; one great granddaughter, Madilyn Amy Mugridge and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. 
The family will greet friends Monday, June 13, 2011 from 7 -8:30 p.m. at the mortuary. 
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Red Cross to help the tornado victims of Franklin and Johnson County Arkansas.  
 

8 Condolences

  1. Glenda Fay May on June 11, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    Aunt Nitie you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved seeing both of you last year.I have so many good memories of you and uncle Roy in my childhood. He will be greatly missed. Love, Fay May



  2. contessa holding on June 12, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    I didnt know uncle roy very well but when i did meet him he was a very caring loving person. U will be missed dearly. Ur not suffering anymore so i know you are in a better place. Rip love contessa



  3. Jim Wisler on June 13, 2011 at 5:44 am

    Roy was one of those great people from Arkansas, like Johnny Cash, Bill Clinton and Shelah Kay Wisler. Praying for you Mary, and Robbie and Ben and all your family. He will be missed. Jim



  4. Debra Bruns on June 13, 2011 at 9:40 am

    When I think on Uncle Roy I think of a great and loving Uncle. I think of a great father, loving husband. I think of man who you could count on. I think of a person who would open his home and heart to you. He was there to support when needed. He was a person to look up to. Someone who I’m proud to say was my uncle. I will miss him. Aunt Juanita, Onita, Mary and Annette words can’t express how sorry I am that your husband and father has passed. We loved him dearly. His niece Debbie



  5. sandy and travis fletcher on June 13, 2011 at 10:29 am

    SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL. WE ARE FRIENDS OF LYNN AND DOYAL’S. WE KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND DOING SOME FISHING. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.



  6. Art and Debbie Feist on June 14, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Mary, and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Memories of your dad can’t be replaced. Keep them in a safe place.

    Debbie and Art Feist



  7. Wanda Walls on June 14, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Aunt Juanita,
    My heart is there with you and the family today. I loved hearing Uncle Pete tell his hunting stories. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
    Wanda



  8. Vicki (Morris) Haring on June 19, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Aunt Nitie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Uncle Roy will really be missed. I always loved to hear him talk about my dad. I am so sorry I couldn’t come to the Funeral I would have loved seeing all the cousins. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Love you take care.



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