Morris Karam

Morris Karam, age 86, passed away on August 15, 2008 while he was surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Andry Karam and his children and grandchildren. Morris, son of Dieb Becos and Adele Karam and stepmother, Marsha, was a first generation Lebanese Texan. He was born in San Marcos, before settling on Martin St. in San Antonio in 1932. A WWII veteran T/SGT USMC who served in the South Pacific, he married the love of his life Margaret, while on a 30-day furlough in 1945. As a produce wholesaler, he touched many lives across San Antonio in the restaurant and food service industry through his unbounding generosity and humor. His passion was St. George Maronite Catholic Church, where he served on the Parish Council for almost 5 decades and was a Messabki Brothers Award recipient. Because of this tireless work, Pope John Paul II pronounced him a Knight of St. Gregory, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Catholic Church on a lay person. He is preceded in death by his loving parents; his brothers, Edmond and Joe Karam; sisters, Judy Karam and Eva Andry; and numerous relatives. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Albert and his wife, Nancy, Daniel and his wife, Suzanne, Gerald and his wife, Sandra; daughters, Marcella and her husband, Richard Davies, and Linda and her husband, Arthur Chavez; grandchildren, Morris Karam, Mitchell and Erin Karam, Daniel and Heather Karam, Andrew Karam, Matthew Karam, Damon Karam, Vincent and Jessica Karam; and one great-grandchild, Nicholas Karam. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. George Maronite Catholic Church.