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Obituary
James Richard Morris
of Ona, WV, passed away from this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at
Huntington Health and Rehab Center. He was the son of the late Joseph and
Hazel Reynolds Morris. James was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 60
years, Mary Lou Chapman Morris, as well as a brother, Bobby Morris. He is
survived by his two children, Beverly (Doug) Craig of Miami, FL and Jimmy
Allen (Jennifer) Morris of Milton and grandchildren, Carrie Craig of
Hermitage, TN; Joseph (Janice) Craig and step great granddaughter, Natalee
of Gallatin, TN; and Seth and Benjamin Morris of Milton. Also surviving are
a sister, Evelyn Christian and a brother, Billy (Darlene) Morris. Before
entering the US Army, he worked at Happy Hall in Milton. After receiving an
honorable discharge from the US Army, he started his lifelong career of
welding, often away from home. James worked for Common Wealth Gas and CJ
Hughes Construction before retiring from Columbia Gas Transmission. James
was a 32nd degree Mason with membership to A&A Scottish Rite of Freemasonry;
Beni Kedem Shriners, Charleston; International Association Legion of Honor;
Barboursville Minerva Lodge #13; Huntington Commandery #9 Knights Templar;
Guyandotte #10 Chapter. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
November 16, 2014 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton with Pastor Kim Stone
officiating followed by entombment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Barboursville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 15 at
the funeral home.
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