Morris was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. He joined the Navy the day he turned eighteen at the very end of World War II. He served as a seaman third class on the USS Princeton aircraft carrier, making several cruises, most notably to Havana, Cuba. Morris was released from the Navy during post war demobilization. He attended Providence College in his hometown, but after one year he was accepted into the Law School at Boston University even though the normal requirement then was two years of college. He practiced briefly in Providence until the Navy recalled him for the Korean War. Morris knew that the newly created United States Air Force was looking for lawyers to work with the newly passed Uniform Code of Military Justice. He managed to become a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He was pleasantly amazed at the difference between serving as a second lieutenant and a seaman third class. He served as a JAG officer at Ellington Air Force Base ultimately rising to the rank of Captain. Houston would be his home for the remainder of his life. In 1964 Morris married Patricia Collum. In 1966 their daughter Judith Feinberg Albright was born. Morris and Pat were married until her death in 2004. Morris practiced law in Houston and he greatly enjoyed playing golf. He had memorable cases against many prominent attorneys. He continued practicing law until the early 2000s when he largely retired from law practice to care for his wife. Morris lived on Wigton Dr. in Meyerland from 1973 until Hurricane Harvey filled his home with three feet of water in 2017. Morris always had a good heart. He was an amazing friend and he worked diligently for his clients. He will be missed.
Services for Morris will be on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 2:30 pm at the Chapel of Angels, Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, TX 77023. In lieu of flowers donations may be mad to the charity of your choice.
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