Michael D Morris' Obituary
Michael D Morris, age 69, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born February 5, 1952 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ann Morris.
Michael graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1970 and from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Michael worked for 34 years for Schlumberger. He studied theology at Logsdon School of Theology of Hardin-Simmons University. He was a long-time member of Lexington Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas and Ridgeview Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was a church deacon and beloved Sunday School teacher. Michael was an avid golfer and never missed an opportunity to play a round. He was known as Mickey to his many friends and never met a stranger. He will always be remembered for his Sunday School “rabbits” and his never-ending stories.
Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marcia Vandergriff Morris and four daughters, Van Morris of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Whitney Myers (Zachary) of Bastrop, Texas, Meredith Shaddox (Jonathan) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Kate Morris of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by his brother, Monte Morris (Wendy) of Lowell, Arkansas, 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many other friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 pm at Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the children and youth program of Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E Huntsville Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701 or Stark College and Seminary, 7000 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412.
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