Jerry Morris

Jerry Dale Morris, Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at Hendrick Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South,
Abilene, Texas.

Jerry was born on November 3, 1934 in Abilene, Texas to Charles Allen Morris and Lennis Varner Morris. He attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School in 1952. Jerry was in the cattle business in and around Abilene most of his life. He was a longtime supporter of West Texas Rehabilitation Center, Roundup for Rehab, Ben Richey Boys Ranch and the Salvation Army. Jerry enjoyed camping, boating, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by three sons, Dale Morris and wife Carol of Abilene, Robby Morris and wife Deana of Abilene, David Morris of Abilene grandchildren, Casey Morris of Abilene, Marshall Morris and wife Melanie of Abilene, Travis Morris of Lubbock, Trent Morris of Lubbock, Charlee Ann Morris of College Station greatgranddaughter, Laney Morris of Abilene mother of his children, Gaye MorrisGriffith of Abilene one sister, Joan Henry and husband Kenneth and family of Abilene friend, Angie Molina extended family, Ruth Stokes and family.

Pallbearers will be Les Bruce, Jim Leonard, grandsons Casey, Travis, Marshall and Trent.

The family would like to thank the compassionate and loving staff at Hendrick Hospice Care Unit for their loving care.

Memorials may be made to West Texas Rehabilitation Center or Ben Richey Boys Ranch.

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