Thomas "Tom" E. Morris, Lee's Summit, MO passed away February 16, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1954 to Blanchard Thomas Morris and Jo Ann Bauman in Kansas City, MO. He was a 1972 graduate from O'Hara High School. On the day of his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy. He was an Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class. When he was honorably discharged in 1978, he had achieved the rank of Petty Officer.
Following his service in the Navy, Tom enrolled at Longview Community College and graduated in 1985 with an Associates of Arts Degree. He would then go on and work for over 40 years as a sales manager and consultant for Arrow Electronics and BJG Electronics.
Tom was a devout Christian, who enjoyed studying the Bible and its ancient cultures. He was an avid golfer who never took advantage of a mulligan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Dennis Morris; and sister Nancy Seacord. Survivors include his wife Debbra "Debby" (Hamilton) Morris, whom he married on February 14, 1982; children Carli Christine Zaragoza; Joshua Thomas Morris and wife Beth; and Jodi Morris and husband Tim Fleenor; grandchildren Mateo, Nika, Luca, Isaac, Annette, Abel, and Veda.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Fellowship Church of Greenwood, 1601 W. Main St., Greenwood, MO 64034. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 6800 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212, www.heart.org.
