He was born in East Providence, RI on June 12, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert B. Morris and Agnes C. Morris, and step-daughter, Kathleen Y. Cameron.
He graduated from Pawtucket High School, and Rhode Island School of Design.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served during the Korean War and was also a member of the Marine Corp League, AIA, and NRA.
Robert lived in Sturbridge, MA where he raised his family. He was a Boy Scout Leader, on the Planning Board, and served on many other committees.
As a Nationally Registered Architect he taught at Worcester Polytech Institute in Worcester, MA.
Surviving is his wife, Carolyn J. Morris, son Robert B. and Anne Morris of Riverside, RI, daughters, Susan B. Morris of Southbridge, MA and Karen M. and Charles Desrosier of Lake Wales, FL; a sister, Patricia and Fred Spaid of Harleysville, PA; ten grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Jared, Beth, Jonathan, Ryan, Lindsey, Shannon, Grady, and Sevonah, and 16 great-grandchildren.
At the request of the family, no local services will be held and a private service will take place in Dalton, PA, at the convenience of the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Morris family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice in Bob's name.
Services provided by Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, 1411 North Howe Street, Southport, North Carolina 28461. (910) 457-6944.
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