Jim Morris, age 69, of Sullivan, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on February 15, 1948 to Chester R. Morris, Sr. and Bina W. (Roberson) Morris in Lincoln, IL. He attended and graduated from Sullivan High School class of 1966. He honorably served his country in the United States Army stationed in Germany. Jim worked various jobs in the area, however most of his working years he was employed by Schatz Underground as a supervisor. Jim retired in 2007. On January 14, 2013, he was united in marriage to Joan Kovalski. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music, cars and motorcycles. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife Joan Morris of Sullivan; two sons: Dennis (Margie) Juergens and Andy (Kendra) Bylo, all of Sullivan; his mother, Alice Morris of Sullivan; five grandchildren: Garrett and Tyler Juergens and Madison, Tyler and Alexis Bylo; two brothers: Kenny (Sherrie) Morris of Sullivan and David (Joyce) Bishop of St. Louis; two sisters: Beth (Bart) Hildreth and Kathy (Ron) Juergens all of Sullivan; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chester Morris, Jr.; and a sister, Edith Everett.
Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Rev. Bart Hildreth officiating. Interment will follow in Cave Spring Cemetery, Sullivan, MO.
Visitation wwas held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Friends may send condolences to the Morris family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com
Memorials to the Back Pack Program at Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan are appreciated.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.