January 11, 2014
John Morris
Published 1-11-14
Enid News and Eagle
ENID, OK — It took 76 years for John Morris to become the man we know as "Big John." The Lord took John home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. He was born in Enid, Okla., on Oct. 14, 1937, and raised in the Garber-Covington Oil Field.
He graduated from Garber High School in 1955, and then from Oklahoma State University in 1958, with an associate degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
He married the love of his life, Jo Bonner, and quickly moved her to Fort Worth, Texas, where he had employment with Convair Aircraft Manufacturing Co. After a year and a half, he started his own air-conditioning business in Garland, Texas.
John and Jo moved back to Garber in 1963, to farm. He also worked at Chaney's in Garber and Sturdevant's in Enid, along with teaching at the vo-tech school. Within two years, John began Morris Company, specializing in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; keeping his friends and family warm all winter and cool in the summer, along with a smile and helping hand wherever needed.
John enjoyed participating on cattle drives, taking his own chuck wagon to feed the many cowboys along the ride.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alabama Morris of Garber.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Morris of 55 years; two sons, Mike Morris of Garber and Mitch Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Mindy Morris of Helena; four grandchildren, John Lee Morris of Tulsa, Logan Latta of Garber, Ann Marie Morris of Camarillo, Calif., and Lara Latta of Helena. He also is survived by two brothers, Louie Morris and Bill Morris of Wichita, Kan.
There will be a void filled by the loss of "Big John," but we know the many generations of men and women that he mentored by his strength of character and heart of generosity will continue that legacy. Lord, go with us, lead us and guide us.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Garber High School Gym, with Randy Mannschreck officiating. The family has requested that everyone attending "Big John's" memorial service wear casual attire.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church or the local Red Cross in care of Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Garber, OK 73738.
Condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.duggerfuneralhome.com.
(Submitted by family)
John Morris
Published 1-11-14
Enid News and Eagle
ENID, OK — It took 76 years for John Morris to become the man we know as "Big John." The Lord took John home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. He was born in Enid, Okla., on Oct. 14, 1937, and raised in the Garber-Covington Oil Field.
He graduated from Garber High School in 1955, and then from Oklahoma State University in 1958, with an associate degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
He married the love of his life, Jo Bonner, and quickly moved her to Fort Worth, Texas, where he had employment with Convair Aircraft Manufacturing Co. After a year and a half, he started his own air-conditioning business in Garland, Texas.
John and Jo moved back to Garber in 1963, to farm. He also worked at Chaney's in Garber and Sturdevant's in Enid, along with teaching at the vo-tech school. Within two years, John began Morris Company, specializing in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; keeping his friends and family warm all winter and cool in the summer, along with a smile and helping hand wherever needed.
John enjoyed participating on cattle drives, taking his own chuck wagon to feed the many cowboys along the ride.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alabama Morris of Garber.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Morris of 55 years; two sons, Mike Morris of Garber and Mitch Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Mindy Morris of Helena; four grandchildren, John Lee Morris of Tulsa, Logan Latta of Garber, Ann Marie Morris of Camarillo, Calif., and Lara Latta of Helena. He also is survived by two brothers, Louie Morris and Bill Morris of Wichita, Kan.
There will be a void filled by the loss of "Big John," but we know the many generations of men and women that he mentored by his strength of character and heart of generosity will continue that legacy. Lord, go with us, lead us and guide us.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Garber High School Gym, with Randy Mannschreck officiating. The family has requested that everyone attending "Big John's" memorial service wear casual attire.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church or the local Red Cross in care of Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Garber, OK 73738.
Condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.duggerfuneralhome.com.
(Submitted by family)
January 11, 2014
John Morris
Published 1-11-14
Enid News and Eagle
ENID, OK — It took 76 years for John Morris to become the man we know as "Big John." The Lord took John home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. He was born in Enid, Okla., on Oct. 14, 1937, and raised in the Garber-Covington Oil Field.
He graduated from Garber High School in 1955, and then from Oklahoma State University in 1958, with an associate degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
He married the love of his life, Jo Bonner, and quickly moved her to Fort Worth, Texas, where he had employment with Convair Aircraft Manufacturing Co. After a year and a half, he started his own air-conditioning business in Garland, Texas.
John and Jo moved back to Garber in 1963, to farm. He also worked at Chaney's in Garber and Sturdevant's in Enid, along with teaching at the vo-tech school. Within two years, John began Morris Company, specializing in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; keeping his friends and family warm all winter and cool in the summer, along with a smile and helping hand wherever needed.
John enjoyed participating on cattle drives, taking his own chuck wagon to feed the many cowboys along the ride.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alabama Morris of Garber.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Morris of 55 years; two sons, Mike Morris of Garber and Mitch Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Mindy Morris of Helena; four grandchildren, John Lee Morris of Tulsa, Logan Latta of Garber, Ann Marie Morris of Camarillo, Calif., and Lara Latta of Helena. He also is survived by two brothers, Louie Morris and Bill Morris of Wichita, Kan.
There will be a void filled by the loss of "Big John," but we know the many generations of men and women that he mentored by his strength of character and heart of generosity will continue that legacy. Lord, go with us, lead us and guide us.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Garber High School Gym, with Randy Mannschreck officiating. The family has requested that everyone attending "Big John's" memorial service wear casual attire.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church or the local Red Cross in care of Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Garber, OK 73738.
Condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.duggerfuneralhome.com.
(Submitted by family)
John Morris
Published 1-11-14
Enid News and Eagle
ENID, OK — It took 76 years for John Morris to become the man we know as "Big John." The Lord took John home on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. He was born in Enid, Okla., on Oct. 14, 1937, and raised in the Garber-Covington Oil Field.
He graduated from Garber High School in 1955, and then from Oklahoma State University in 1958, with an associate degree in air conditioning and refrigeration.
He married the love of his life, Jo Bonner, and quickly moved her to Fort Worth, Texas, where he had employment with Convair Aircraft Manufacturing Co. After a year and a half, he started his own air-conditioning business in Garland, Texas.
John and Jo moved back to Garber in 1963, to farm. He also worked at Chaney's in Garber and Sturdevant's in Enid, along with teaching at the vo-tech school. Within two years, John began Morris Company, specializing in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; keeping his friends and family warm all winter and cool in the summer, along with a smile and helping hand wherever needed.
John enjoyed participating on cattle drives, taking his own chuck wagon to feed the many cowboys along the ride.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Alabama Morris of Garber.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Morris of 55 years; two sons, Mike Morris of Garber and Mitch Morris of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Mindy Morris of Helena; four grandchildren, John Lee Morris of Tulsa, Logan Latta of Garber, Ann Marie Morris of Camarillo, Calif., and Lara Latta of Helena. He also is survived by two brothers, Louie Morris and Bill Morris of Wichita, Kan.
There will be a void filled by the loss of "Big John," but we know the many generations of men and women that he mentored by his strength of character and heart of generosity will continue that legacy. Lord, go with us, lead us and guide us.
Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014, at Garber High School Gym, with Randy Mannschreck officiating. The family has requested that everyone attending "Big John's" memorial service wear casual attire.
Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church or the local Red Cross in care of Dugger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Garber, OK 73738.
Condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.duggerfuneralhome.com.
(Submitted by family)
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