Mr. Monroe Morris, age 93, of Pass Christian, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011, at home with his family by his side.
Mr. Morris was born in Missouri to Charles and Rena Glass Morris in 1917. He was a member of Gulfhaven Mennonite Church in Gulfport.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Susie Lindsey Morris; his parents; his son, Jerry Morris; and his granddaughter, Shelly Morris.
He is survived by daughter Venita (Robert) Manning of Pass Christian, son William Morris (Marty Horsley) of Mooresville, IN, and daughter, Carol (Richard) Farley of Mooresville, IN; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Commer of Cave City, KY, and Earline Spears of Indianapolis, IN; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior.
Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank the staff of Memorial Hospital and Odyssey Hospice for their care and compassion.
Memorials may be made to Gulfhaven Mennonite Church, Caring Fund, 21497 Mennonite Road, Gulfport, MS 39503.
Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
Visitation
JAN 24. 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 http://www.riemannfamily.com
Service
JAN 24. 02:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home - Long Beach 19130 Commission Road Long Beach, MS, US, 39560 http://www.riemannfamily.com
Interment
Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens 28th St Long Beach, MS,