Carl Edward Morris

Carl Edward Morris, son of Dee and Ivy Morris, was born on September 8, 1924 in Steff, Kentucky (Grayson County) and died peacefully on October 30, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Lorraine (Renee) Morris, daughters Carolyn Mayo and Alice Faye Lemons, sons Wade M. Sheffield, Jr and Randy D. Morris, son-in-laws George Brooks Mayo II and Tommy Lemons, daughter-in-laws Kay Turner Sheffield and Denise Morris, 10 grandchildren: Kathy Landry, George Brooks Mayo III, and John Carl Mayo, Jeff Lemons and Laurie Getter, Christopher and Nicholas Sheffield, Brian, Ashlyn and Craig Morris, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. Carl served in the US Army 20 plus years and had tours including World War II, Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. After World War II he graduated from Western Kentucky University in 33 months. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Carl graduated from Ranger School, the Advanced Officer course, was a company commander, and a post operations officer, post and training center operations officer and Antillies Command Assistant and Operations Officer. He attended Command & General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and later returned as an instructor. He taught ROTC in Davenport, Iowa and organized the ROTC program at Cole High School, Fort Sam Houston. In the early 1970’s he trained for and received licenses in both real estate and securities. Carl and Renee were the founders of Morris Realty in 1971. He also prepared income taxes for clients for over 35 years. Carl was a cub scout troop leader, active in Windcrest Little League and was a life master bridge player. He was an active member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church where he held several positions including Vice Moderator of the Session.Special thanks to the staff at Northeast Baptist Hospital and especially to Dr. Michael Natalino.Visitation will be 5-7 P.M., Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Memorial Service is 10 A.M. Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at John Calvin Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Malcolm McQueen officiating. Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for a light meal following the service. Private entombment will follow at Sunset Mausoleum 5000.Donations in lieu of flowers to John Calvin Presbyterian Church Pastoral Care Discretionary Fund.