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▰ James C "Jimmy" Morris

Died November 15, … More Information
James C "Jimmy" Morris, age 71 of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully November 15, 2001.
Obituary published: November 16, 2001 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ James C "Jimmy" Morris

Died November 15, … More Information
James C "Jimmy" Morris, a resident of Snelling, South Carolina for decades, died November 15, 2001 in Snelling, South Carolina at the age of 71.
Obituary published: November 16, 2001 in "The State"

▰ James A Dr Morris

Died June 27, … More Information
James A Dr Morris, of South Carolina, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, departed this life Sunday June 27, 1998. James was 80.
Obituary published: June 28, 1998 in "The State"

▰ James Riley Morris

Died September 19, … More Information
James Riley Morris, born May 1, 1939 died on September 19, 2017 in Irmo, South Carolina. James was 78. Tags: #Union #Methodist #Dunbar #Dutch #Chapel #Irmo #Family #Margaret #Morris #Mandy #Angela #Dana #Erin #Ivey #Riley #Taylor #Vicksburg #Mississippi #James #Josie #Carr #High #Associate #Arts #Hinds #Raymond #Bachelor #Degree #Music #Master #Education #Clinton #Doctor #University #Southern #Hattiesburg #Director #Bands #Alma #Band #Choral #School #Principal #Lambert #Pass #District #Assistant #Instruction #Graduate #Office #Civil #Justice #Doctorate #Academic #Beach #Florida #Jacksonville #Coordinating #South #Technical #System #President #Sumter #Chief #Officer #Services #Midlands #Governor #Campbell #Board #Central #Economic #Alliance #Textile #Association #Manufacturers #Hodges #Department #Commerce #Staff #Wilbur #Associates #Senior #Directors #Genesis #Group #Southeast #Campaign #Chairman #Audit #Columbia #Blue #Conference #Leadership #Paul #Fellow #Club #Kappa #Delta #Omicron #Theta #Community #Junior #Texas #Distinguished #Scholar #Alumnus #Year #Professional #Achievement #Committee #International #Order #Palmetto #Churchman #Worship #Commission #Higher #Effect #Next
Obituary: Dr. James R. Morris, Jr. died , 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on , 23, 2017, at Union United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends , 22, 2017, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Dunbar , Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, and immediately following the memorial service in the Family Life .

Dr. Morris is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Margaret Lucas Morris and their cherished daughters, Mandy Westerkam (Danny) and Angela Chambers (Tom); five grandchildren that he adored, Dana, Erin, and Ivey Westerkam, and Riley and Taylor Chambers. Dr. Morris is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws that he loved.

Dr. Morris was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 1, 1939, the son of the late James R. Morris and Josie Fletcher Morris. He graduated from Carr Central High in Vicksburg in 1957. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from Hinds Junior in Raymond, Mississippi in 1959; a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, and a Master’s of Education Degree from Mississippi , Clinton, Mississippi in 1965 and 1966. In 1972, Dr. Morris earned his Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Dr. Morris had his first teaching assignment as interim Director of Bands at his Alma Mater, Hinds Junior . He was an award winning High School Band Director and was Director of Choral Music at Raymond High School in Raymond, Mississippi. In 1966, he was chosen to be the Principal of Lambert Attendance (Elementary and High School) in Lambert, Mississippi. He successfully led the school through the first two years of public school desegregation by his personal interaction and direct involvement with the students, faculty, and community. Dr. Morris was then selected by the Pass Christian, Mississippi School District as Assistant Superintendent for Instruction. He was also assigned the responsibility for developing a volunteer plan for desegregation for the district. With assistance from a University of Southern Mississippi Graduate School team, many hours of meetings with the district board, staff, and faculty, as well as numerous community meetings, a plan was developed. The U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice quickly approved the plan. The Pass Christian District became the first school district in Mississippi to operate under a volunteer plan and not under court order. earning his Doctorate, he became the first Academic Dean for the new Beach Campus of Florida Junior in Jacksonville and in 10 months was named Coordinating Dean of Instruction for all four campuses.

Dr. Morris joined the South Carolina Technical System and held several key leadership positions. In 1972, he became President of Sumter Area Technical and in 1977, he was named the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Student Services Officer of the Technical System. In 1981, Dr. Morris was selected as President of Midlands Technical . In 1986, he was then asked to be the System President for the sixteen Technical s and their 21 campuses. He served in that role from 1988 until his retirement in 1994. As the System President, Dr. Morris was very active with Governor Carroll Campbell and the S.C. Development Board in recruiting new business development into South Carolina and in working closely with existing businesses and industry, providing training for their expansion and new technology development.

his career in education, Dr. Morris held several significant leadership positions, having served as the first President and CEO of the Central Carolina Economic Development Alliance recruiting new business and industry to the Midlands of South Carolina. He then served as the CEO of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association and helped lead them to bring all of manufacturing together to create The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Governor Jim Hodges then asked him to join the Department of Commerce as Chief of Staff and be part of his business recruitment team. He then accepted an appointment at Wilbur Smith and Associates as Senior Vice-President and was elected to the Board of Directors. In 2006 Dr. Morris and three of his vice-presidents at Wilbur Smith started Genesis Consulting Group, an engineering and planning group where he also served as President.

Dr. Morris was an active member of several boards and committees in South Carolina and in the Southeast. He was Campaign Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Sumter United Way and was a member of the Audit Committee of the Columbia United Way. He served on the Board of Directors and was Chairman of the Blue Ridge Conference on Leadership, a ten state organization serving industry, business industry and education. He was named Chairman Emeritus in 2003. Dr. Morris was a Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Columbia Rotary Club. He was a member of several honor societies, including Phi Kappa Phi for scholarship, Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Phi for education, Omicron Delta Kappa for leadership and Phi Theta Kappa for Community and Junior s. He was a regular guest lecturer at the University of South Carolina, of Education. He lectured in the Community Leadership Program, University of Texas and in 1991, he was named a Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Dr. Morris received numerous awards in recognition of his service and achievements. He was Alumnus of the Year from Hinds Junior in 1984. He received the Professional Developers Achievement Award from the South Carolina Economic Developers Association in 1993. In 1996, Midlands Technical honored him by naming the new building for television production, long distance learning and telecommunications Morris Hall. The Central Carolina Economic Development Alliance and Committee of 100 named Dr. Morris the International Ambassador of the Year in 1998. He received the state’s highest honor, the prestigious Order of the Palmetto from Governor Carroll Campbell in 1994.

Dr. Morris was an active Churchman at Union United Methodist in Irmo, where he served on the Worship Committee, Commission of Education, Higher Education Committee, was a member and Chairman continued...

▰ James Thomas Morris

Died October 21, … More Information
James Thomas Morris, born July 26, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 21, 2016 in Sumter, South Carolina. James was 70. Tags: #Brenda #Morris
Obituary: James was born on 26, 1946 and passed away on , 21, 2016. James was a resident of Sumter, South Carolina at the time of passing. James was married to Brenda Davis Morris.

▰ James Otto Morris

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ James D Morris, Jr

Died June 26, … More Information
James D Morris, Jr went into the presence of the Lord on June 26, 2015 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Tags: #Jane
Obituary: James passed away on , 26, 2015. James was a resident of Gaffney, South Carolina at the time of passing. James was married to Jane.

▰ James Patrick Morris

Died January 07, … More Information
James Patrick Morris, born August 5, 1949 entered into eternal rest January 7, 2015 in Gaffney, South Carolina. James was 65. Tags: #Brenda #Morris #Justin #Shannon #Ruth #Danny #Mark #Megan #Billy #Charity #Carol #Phil #Kiley #Mason #Cayden #Love #Baptist #Criswell #Whisenant #Cremation #Family
Obituary: Gaffney, SC – James Patrick Morris, 65 passed away 7, 2015 at Gaffney Medical . He was born in Gaston , NC on 5, 1949 to the late Hubert Carrol Morris and Mildred Sue Spence. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Brenda Gaye Morris; son Justin Morris; daughter Shannon Morris; step-mother Ruth Morris; brothers Danny Morris, Mark Morris and wife Megan; Billy Morris and wife Charity; and sister Carol Bishop and husband Phil; grandchildren Kiley Morris, Mason Nations and Cayden Langston. Memorial service will be 2:00 pm 24, 2015 at Love Memorial Baptist Church, 311 E. Walnut Ave. Gastonia, NC with Rev. Mike Criswell officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before service. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant and Cremation Service is serving the Family.

▰ James Morris

Died October 26, … More Information
James Morris, of Gaffney, South Carolina, joined the Lord October 26, 2018. James was 55.
Obituary published: October 27, 2018 in "Shelby Star (NC)"

▰ James Morris

Died October 06, … More Information
James Morris, of Batesburg, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 6, 2002. James was 69.
Obituary published: October 07, 2002 in "The State"

▰ James Waymen Morris

Died November 16, … More Information
James Waymen Morris, born May 6, 1932 departed this life Sunday November 16, 2019 in North Charleston, South Carolina. James was 87.

▰ James B Morris

Died September 10, … More Information
James B Morris, born November 21, 1932 went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2018 in Little River, South Carolina. James was 85.

▰ James D Morris

Died January 01, … More Information

Family members and close friends: , Sarah-kaye Frierson Dorsey

▰ James Riley Morris Jr

Died September 19, … More Information
James Riley Morris Jr , born May 1, 1939 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 19, 2017 in Irmo, South Carolina. James was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Dick And Becky Robinson, Pearl Brailsford Thomas, Roy & Vicki Alexander, Patricia Wendling, Leslie Layton, Russ Froneberger, Noel Caldwell, Jeff Neuman, Jennifer ( Jj ) Bomar, Mary Hammond, Mark Lowell, Clyde Muse, Karen Manning, Rosemary Moen, Nancy And Bill Chastain, Jim Anderson, Missy Coker, Elaine Hooker, John Wynn, Alice Cartee, Lisa Squatriglia

▰ James O Morris Jr

Died December 28, … More Information
James O Morris Jr , born July 11, 1952 passed away peacefully December 28, 2013 in W. Columbia, South Carolina. James was 61.
Family members and close friends: , Torie Neeley, Vikkie Goyden, Mike King

▰ James O Morris Jr

Died December 28, … More Information
James O Morris Jr , born July 11, 1952 died on December 28, 2013 in W. Columbia, South Carolina. James was 61.
Family members and close friends: , Torie Neeley, Vikkie Goyden, Mike King

▰ Jaidon Edward Morris

Died March 19, … More Information
Jaidon Edward Morris, born May 20, 2006 passed away peacefully March 19, 2008 in Easley, South Carolina. Jaidon was 1.

▰ Jacob Ryan Morris

Died June 25, … More Information
Jacob Ryan Morris, of South Carolina, born in Utah, entered eternal life June 25, 2002. Jacob was 5.
Obituary published: June 26, 2002 in "Ogden Standard (UT)"

▰ Jacob Ryan Morris

Died June 22, … More Information
Jacob Ryan Morris, of South Carolina, born in Ogden, Utah, entered Heaven's gates on June 22, 2002. Jacob was 5.
Obituary published: June 23, 2002 in "Ogden Standard (UT)"

▰ Jacob Ryan Morris

Died June 24, … More Information
Jacob Ryan Morris, of South Carolina, born in Ogden, Utah, gained his wings on June 24, 2002. Jacob was 5.
Obituary published: June 25, 2002 in "Salt Lake Tribune (UT)"

▰ Jacob Ryan Morris

Died June 24, … More Information
Jacob Ryan Morris, of South Carolina, born in Ogden, Utah, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 24, 2002. Jacob was 5.
Obituary published: June 25, 2002 in "Deseret News (UT)"

▰ Jacob Ryan Morris

Died June 22, … More Information
Jacob Ryan Morris, of South Carolina, born in Ogden, Utah, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home June 22, 2002. Jacob was 5.
Obituary published: June 23, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ Jackie J Morris

Died November 18, … More Information
Jackie J Morris, born May 10, 1953 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 18, 2015 in W. Columbia, South Carolina. Jackie was 62.

▰ Jack Dillard Jr Morris

Died October 30, … More Information
Jack Dillard Jr Morris, age 74 of South Carolina, born in Martinsville, Virginia, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Jack October 30, 2001.
Obituary published: October 31, 2001 in "The State"

▰ Jack Thomas Morris

Died May 14, … More Information
Jack Thomas Morris went into the presence of the Lord on May 14, 2017 in South Carolina.

▰ Jack Morris

Died June 01, … More Information
Jack Morris passed away June 1, 2015 in North Augusta, South Carolina. Tags: #Carmen
Obituary: Jack passed away on , 1, 2015. Jack was a resident of North a, South Carolina at the time of passing. Jack was married to Carmen.

▰ Ivy H Morris

Died August 15, … More Information
Ivy H Morris, age 67 of Hartsville, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 15, 1997.
Obituary published: August 16, 1997 in "The State"

▰ Iva Mae (Mccants) Morris

Died March 06, … More Information
Iva Mae (Mccants) Morris, of Andrews, South Carolina, departed this life Sunday March 6, 2000. Iva was 77.
Obituary published: March 07, 2000 in "Sun News"

▰ Isiah "Ike" Morris

Died August 20, … More Information
Isiah "Ike" Morris left this earth on August 20, 1997 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Eastover, South Carolina.
Obituary published: August 21, 1997 in "The State"

▰ Isaac Morris

Died April 02, … More Information
Isaac Morris, of Georgetown, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 2, 1998. Isaac was 72.
Obituary published: April 03, 1998 in "The State"

▰ Irene Humphries Morris

Died December 24, … More Information
Irene Humphries Morris passed away peacefully December 24, 2003, at her home in Inman, South Carolina. She was 93.
Obituary published: December 25, 2003 in "Spartanburg H-J"

▰ Irene (Humphries) Morris

Died December 25, … More Information
Irene (Humphries) Morris, of Inman, South Carolina, passed from this world into the next December 25, 2003. Irene was 93.
Obituary published: December 26, 2003 in "Greenville News"

▰ Infant Baby Boy Morris

Died July 12, … More Information
Infant Baby Boy Morris, born July 12, 2010 died on July 12, 2010 in Pickens, South Carolina. Infant was 0.

▰ Imozelle (Fowler) Morris

Died March 24, … More Information
On March 24, 2002, Imozelle (Fowler) Morris, 63 of Greenville, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: March 25, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ Imozelle (Fowler) Morris

Died March 23, … More Information
Imozelle (Fowler) Morris, of Greenville, South Carolina, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Imozelle March 23, 2002. Imozelle was 63.
Obituary published: March 24, 2002 in "Greenville News"

▰ Imogene M (Mercer)[Durden] Morris

Died October 06, … More Information
Imogene M (Mercer)[Durden] Morris, of South Carolina, born in Georgia, passed from this world into the next October 6, 2005.
Obituary published: October 07, 2005 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Ilean Renae Morris

Died October 07, … More Information
Ilean Renae Morris, 30, of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 7, 2004.
Obituary published: October 08, 2004 in "The State"

▰ Hoyt E Morris

Died February 14, … More Information
Hoyt E Morris, age 89 of Bamberg, South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 14, 2005.
Obituary published: February 15, 2005 in "Index J"

▰ Howard R Morris

Died March 28, … More Information
Howard R Morris, age 84 of Prosperity, South Carolina, passed away peacefully March 28, 1998.
Obituary published: March 29, 1998 in "The State"

▰ Horace Alexander Morris

Died July 09, … More Information
Horace Alexander Morris, born September 25, 1937 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his July 9, 2015 in Greer, South Carolina. Horace was 77. Tags: #Shelby #Miller #Medical #South #Charleston #Greenville #Horace #Catherine #Morris #Jack #Citadel #Third #India #Bachelors #Science #Physics #Indy #Taylors #Baptist #Jeff #Greer #Rose #Edmonds #Brittany #Samuel #Grace #Frances #Thomas #Jacleen #Simpsonville #Lindsey #Graceland #Memorial #Woodruff #Shiners #Children #Point #Tampa
Obituary: Horace “Jack” Morris, Jr.

Greenville



Horace Alexander “Jack” Morris, Jr., 77, husband of the late Shelby Jo Miller Morris, passed away , 9, 2015 at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.



Born in Greenville, to the late Horace Alexander and Catherine Wilson Morris, Jack was a graduate of The Citadel (c/o 1959) where he was Third Battalion, India . graduating with a Bachelors in Science of Physics, he went on to work at Morris Communications, eventually becoming CEO/President of the company until his retirement in 2005. Working in communications suited him well because Jack was one of those special people that never met a stranger. retirement, besides spending time with his family, Jack spent much of his time traveling all over which he combined with his other two favorite pastimes: playing golf with good friends, and racing amateur Indy cars. He was an active member of Taylors First Baptist Church for over forty years.



Mr. Morris is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Tonja Morris Faulkenberry and her husband Jeff, of Greer, SC; a sister, Rose Ann Edmonds of Greenville; six grandchildren, Brittany Faulkenberry; Horace Alexander “Alex” Morris, IV, Samuel Faulkenberry, Grace Morris, Frances Morris, and Thomas Faulkenberry; and a daughter-in-law, Jacleen Aldis “Jackie” Morris, of Simpsonville, SC.



In addition to his wife and parents, Jack was predeceased by his son, Horace Alexander “Trace” Morris, III.



services will be 3:00 P.M. , 12, 2015 in the sanctuary of Taylors First Baptist Church, with Lindsey O’Rear officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park, 2206 Woodruff Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29681.



The family will be receiving friends at the church from 1:00 until 2:45 P.M. , prior to the service.



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shiners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

▰ Horace Alexander "Jack" Morris Jr

Died July 09, … More Information
Horace Alexander "Jack" Morris Jr , born September 25, 1937 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home July 9, 2015 in Greenville, South Carolina. Horace was 77.
Family members and close friends: , Karrie's Deli, Dr. Jeff Johnson, Dmd, Ann Henson, Susan Young, Todd Wright, Vincent & Dianne Weber, Charles Hite, Judy Mcbrearty, Angie Rossi, Tim Williams, Mickey Long, Duke&kim Burnett '59, Buddy Dyer, Gina Bruncati, Bob Inglett, Stan Hilley, Dawn Barton/ Brown

▰ Hisae Morris

Died March 21, … More Information
Hisae Morris passed away March 21, 2016 in Aiken, South Carolina.

▰ Hillary (Boyd) Morris

Died November 26, … More Information
Hillary (Boyd) Morris, age 71 of Georgetown, South Carolina, passed from this life on November 26, 1997.
Obituary published: November 27, 1997 in "The State"

▰ Hester Lee (Hendrix) Morris

Died May 02, … More Information
Hester Lee (Hendrix) Morris passed away May 2, 2004 in Prosperity, South Carolina.
Obituary published: May 03, 2004 in "The State"

▰ Herman Haynes Morris

Died May 11, … More Information
Herman Haynes Morris, age 85 of Charleston, South Carolina, gained his wings on May 11, 1999.
Obituary published: May 12, 1999 in "P&C"

▰ Herbert Larry Morris

Died September 04, … More Information
Herbert Larry Morris, of Newberry, South Carolina, joined the Lord September 4, 2001. Herbert was 60.
Obituary published: September 05, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Herbert Larry Morris

Died September 04, … More Information
Herbert Larry Morris, of Newberry, South Carolina, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master September 4, 2001. Herbert was 60.
Obituary published: September 05, 2001 in "The State"

▰ Herbert Kenneth Sr Morris

Died December 12, … More Information
Herbert Kenneth Sr Morris, 60, of Greenville, South Carolina gained his wings on December 12, 2001.
Obituary published: December 13, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Herbert Morris, Jr

Died May 13, … More Information
Herbert Morris, Jr , born September 2, 1950 went into the presence of the Lord on May 13, 2015 in Saint Stephen, South Carolina. Herbert was 64.

▰ Henry Layton Morris

Died July 05, … More Information
Henry Layton Morris, of South Carolina, born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 1998. Henry was 75.
Obituary published: July 06, 1998 in "The State"
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