George E. Morris, Sr, 1946-2017

age 71, of Minerva, died Sunday following a brief illness. Born in Canton he was the son of the late George A. & Elizabeth (Gilmore) Morris. He served in the U.S. Army and was a painter working in sandblasting. George was a member of the Canton Baptist Temple, enjoyed Nascar racing and music. He is survived by his wife: Ellen Morris; sons: George (Marci) Morris Jr, Jeffrey Morris, Steven Morris; daughter: Melinda Morris; brothers: Walter (Jane) Morris, Dale (Marie) Morris, James (Maxine) Morris; sisters: Patricia Charley, Beverly Negulis; grandchildren: Jonathan, Jarred, Elana, Samantha, Jacob, Chelsie, Kennedy, Taylor, Steven, Madeline, Ethan and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother: Gary Morris; sisters and brother-in-laws: Donna (Doug) Vest, Collen (James) Gilmore, Carolyn (Red) Almond; brother-in-laws: Harry Charley and Sam Negulis. Funeral services will be Saturday at 12 noon in the Wackerly Funeral Home with Rev. Delaney Young officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call Saturday morning from 10:30 am to 12 noon in the funeral home. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our: “On Line Registry Page” at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com

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