James "Jimmy" W. Morris Jr.

Jimmy was born in Augusta and had lived in his current residence since 1972. He loved his home and his yard. Jimmy loved life in every way, and he loved his entire family and his many, many friends. He had a tender heart, and everyone who truly knew him loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Juanita Morris of Evans, and his first wife, Debbie Waddell Morris, who passed in 2014. They did not have any children. He is survived by his loving, caring, devoted wife, Brenda Gay Morris: her two daughters: Kimberly Bodie (Gene); her daughter Somer Miller (Tres) their son, Bryce Miller; her daughter Alyssa Rosser (Addison) their son, Camden Rosser; her son Zane Balbag. Paige Couron (Troy), her daughter Brianna Kuskov (Artem); her son Dalton Davis. He is survived by two sisters, Pat Morris Fuller (Allen), their children, Jessica Fuller Jobe (Jason), and their three children, Jackson, Jaylen, and Jameson; Chance Allen Fuller (Gerry) and their son Gibson; Gina Morris Annis (Michael), and their three children, Jennifer Annis Jacobs, and her two sons, James and Max; Emily Annis Kelm (Adam) and their two sons Simon and Archer; and Michael Annis Jr. (Maddie); and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jimmy graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and Augusta College. Jimmy was passionate about everything he did, especially the relationships he made while doing it. He was Vice President of Boardman Oil Company for many years and loved Mr. Red and Jack Boardman. He was a member of the US Air Force Reserves. He built homes for a while and later worked for Billy Jones in the roofing business. He loved airplanes as a child and became a pilot. He was a member of AGA. He loved to play golf and spend time with his friends at the Augusta Country Club, his many good friends known as the 'Gooney's Lunch Bunch,' and a multitude of friends all around Augusta and beyond.

Jimmy was a member of Abilene Baptist Church, 3917 Washington Road, Martinez, GA. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:30 pm, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Children’s Hospital of Georgia at Augusta University Medical Center.