Russell Dale Morris, 100, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2016, in Sugar Land.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in Orange. Visitation will precede the service starting at 12:00 PM.
Born in Bethel, Texas, on October 25, 1915, he was the son of James Allister Morris and Lottie Lee (Russell) Morris.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” ~Matthew 25:21
Our sweet loved-one is now in Heaven. He lived his 100 years to the fullest and he was a perfect patriarch to our family: a God-fearing, hard-working, story-telling, family-loving man. His legacy includes: three sons, 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Though our hearts are hurting because we will miss him terribly, we’re sure his loving wife welcomed him with open arms. As hard as it is to imagine our world without him in it, we can say with faith and certainty he was ready to go Home. Rest easy, Papa. We love you.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Avis Morris. After 18.5 years without her, Papa reunited with his love in heaven on January 15, 2016 around 4:00 AM. No doubt Mema greeted him with a big hug, apples, fresh cantaloupe and brownies with a pecan half on each square! We lost a saint here on earth, but God gained a saint in heaven! We will miss you dearly sweet, Papa.
xoxoxo
Serving as pallbearers will be Jeremy Morris, Richard Morris, Chuck Morris, Perry Romere, Charlie Hunton, Ronny Jimenez, Colin Huble, Robbie Huble, and Justin Hermes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church at 502 N 6th St, Orange, TX 77630.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Sycamores in Sugar Land, Methodist Hospital of Sugar Land, and Vitas Hospice for taking such wonderful care of dad.
“My chains are gone, I’ve been set free.” ~Amazing Grace
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Anonymous
January 22, 2016
Serene Retreat was purchased for the family of Russell Dale Morris.
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January 22, 2016
Vital Link, Inc. (James M. Sitko) purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Russell Dale Morris.
Gary Smith
January 22, 2016
Sorry we are unable to be there to share in the celebration of Uncle Dale's life and to reminisce about the wonderful memories we hold. Please know we will be there in thoughts and prayers. Gary and Laura Smith
Claybar Funeral Home
January 22, 2016
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With Syympathy And Love, Donna And C.O. Holt
January 21, 2016
With Syympathy and Love, Donna and C.O. Holt purchased the Florist Choice Bouquet for the family of Russell Dale Morris.
Anonymous
January 19, 2016
Basket Full of Wishes was purchased for the family of Russell Dale Morris.
Linda Koonce
January 17, 2016
He will be missed far beyond the boundaries of Orange. My condolences and prayers to the entire Morris family.