

MORRIS, Lester Earl, age 80 of Weeki Wachee passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his residence. Born in Perry County, MS he came to this area in 1970 from Thailand. He was a Senior Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam war and was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kim Platz. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Bessie; sons and daughters-in-law: Keith & Nita Morris of Canton, GA & Darrell & Darla Morris of Kearney, NE; brothers, Thomas, David, Frank, John & Phillip Morris; grandchildren: Jessica (Keith) Speers, Jared Morris, Linsey (Kelly) Denmark and Philip Platz and great grandchildren, Mason & Savana Denmark, Hailey & Emma Platz & Taylor Hardin. Visitation for friends will be 4 – 6pm Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Merritt Funeral Home, Spring Hill Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11am Monday, December 12, 2016 at Spring Hill Baptist Church. Following a luncheon, burial at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL will take place at 2pm with Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements by
Merritt Funeral Home
Spring Hill Chapel
(352) 686-6649
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