Born October 29, 1948 in Hickman, Kentucky, he was the son of Elmer Lee and Dorothy Mae (Wyman) Morris. He married the love of his life, Dora Gibbs on October 30, 1969 in Tazewell County. She survives.
Also surviving are his three daughters, Angie Martens of North Carolina, Jacqueline Morris of Creve Coeur and Jami Morris of Minnesota; five grandchildren, Chanel, Ashley, Rhett, Katie and Tara; one great-grandchild, Wyatt; one brother, Terry Morris of North Carolina; and one sister, Sue Harper of Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Peggy Oppe.
An outdoorsman, James enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, reading, watching movies, and painting. He cherished traveling with his family and his trips to Colorado and many different museums.
James enjoyed playing the guitar, mandolin and singing in the church choir. He loved sports and the Green Bay Packers. As his children grew up he coached their sports teams. He loved his dog, Trixie.
A gathering celebrating his life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Peoria Regional Chapter Autism Society of America, 507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61603.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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