David N. Morris, 87, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1931 in Memphis to the late D.N. and Mildred Norman Morris. David attended lower grades in Wilson and Osceola Schools. In 1946 he entered high school at Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tennessee graduating in 1949. Through those years he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout and was on the football and swim team. In the fall of 1949 David entered Arkansas State College now ASU, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and ROTC. He graduated in 1953 with a BS in Animal Science and earned his master's in Military Science in later years.
Upon graduating in 1953, David was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He began active service in the fall with his wife Barbara. He was a veteran of both Korean and Vietnam wars as well as serving in Germany, Alaska and many other US states. He received many medals during his service including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation and Army Commendation with bronze and silver oak leaf clusters.
After retiring from military service, David worked in Jonesboro for EC. Barton and Co. retiring after 15 years and substitute teaching at Jonesboro High School for several years. He also was an avid fan and supporter of ASU sports belonging to the Indian and Red Wolves club and officiating track meets. David served on the Salvation Army Board for many years and was in the United Way and Jonesboro Exchange Clubs. He was also an active member of Military Officers Association of America.
David was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, a teacher and served on many committees. He loved his church, his family and friends, duck hunting, fishing, sports and history.
David is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris of the home; two daughters, Leslie (Bob) O'Neal of Bentonville, Letha Morris of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Paige O'Neal of Bentonville, Josh (Lindy) O'Neal of Rogers; three great grandchildren, Saylor, Anniston, and Hyson O'Neal all of Rogers and a half brother and sister, Joel Morris of Jonesboro and Carol (Tom) Calder of Playa Del Rey, California.
David's faith never wavered throughout his life. He was a proud Christian man who loved his Lord and Savior. Although he will be greatly missed, there is no doubt that David was welcomed to his forever home.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Military representatives from Fort Sill, Oklahoma serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to First Baptist Church, 701 S. Main St. Jonesboro, AR 72401 or a charity of your choice.
Emerson Funeral Home 2018
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Tripletmom: Find a Grave ID 48131227
2nd Lt. US Army as per bio and personal knowledge of the Morris family.
Upon graduating in 1953, David was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He began active service in the fall with his wife Barbara. He was a veteran of both Korean and Vietnam wars as well as serving in Germany, Alaska and many other US states. He received many medals during his service including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation and Army Commendation with bronze and silver oak leaf clusters.
After retiring from military service, David worked in Jonesboro for EC. Barton and Co. retiring after 15 years and substitute teaching at Jonesboro High School for several years. He also was an avid fan and supporter of ASU sports belonging to the Indian and Red Wolves club and officiating track meets. David served on the Salvation Army Board for many years and was in the United Way and Jonesboro Exchange Clubs. He was also an active member of Military Officers Association of America.
David was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, a teacher and served on many committees. He loved his church, his family and friends, duck hunting, fishing, sports and history.
David is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris of the home; two daughters, Leslie (Bob) O'Neal of Bentonville, Letha Morris of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Paige O'Neal of Bentonville, Josh (Lindy) O'Neal of Rogers; three great grandchildren, Saylor, Anniston, and Hyson O'Neal all of Rogers and a half brother and sister, Joel Morris of Jonesboro and Carol (Tom) Calder of Playa Del Rey, California.
David's faith never wavered throughout his life. He was a proud Christian man who loved his Lord and Savior. Although he will be greatly missed, there is no doubt that David was welcomed to his forever home.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Military representatives from Fort Sill, Oklahoma serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to First Baptist Church, 701 S. Main St. Jonesboro, AR 72401 or a charity of your choice.
Emerson Funeral Home 2018
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Tripletmom: Find a Grave ID 48131227
2nd Lt. US Army as per bio and personal knowledge of the Morris family.
David N. Morris, 87, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1931 in Memphis to the late D.N. and Mildred Norman Morris. David attended lower grades in Wilson and Osceola Schools. In 1946 he entered high school at Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, Tennessee graduating in 1949. Through those years he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout and was on the football and swim team. In the fall of 1949 David entered Arkansas State College now ASU, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and ROTC. He graduated in 1953 with a BS in Animal Science and earned his master's in Military Science in later years.
Upon graduating in 1953, David was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He began active service in the fall with his wife Barbara. He was a veteran of both Korean and Vietnam wars as well as serving in Germany, Alaska and many other US states. He received many medals during his service including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation and Army Commendation with bronze and silver oak leaf clusters.
After retiring from military service, David worked in Jonesboro for EC. Barton and Co. retiring after 15 years and substitute teaching at Jonesboro High School for several years. He also was an avid fan and supporter of ASU sports belonging to the Indian and Red Wolves club and officiating track meets. David served on the Salvation Army Board for many years and was in the United Way and Jonesboro Exchange Clubs. He was also an active member of Military Officers Association of America.
David was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, a teacher and served on many committees. He loved his church, his family and friends, duck hunting, fishing, sports and history.
David is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris of the home; two daughters, Leslie (Bob) O'Neal of Bentonville, Letha Morris of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Paige O'Neal of Bentonville, Josh (Lindy) O'Neal of Rogers; three great grandchildren, Saylor, Anniston, and Hyson O'Neal all of Rogers and a half brother and sister, Joel Morris of Jonesboro and Carol (Tom) Calder of Playa Del Rey, California.
David's faith never wavered throughout his life. He was a proud Christian man who loved his Lord and Savior. Although he will be greatly missed, there is no doubt that David was welcomed to his forever home.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Military representatives from Fort Sill, Oklahoma serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to First Baptist Church, 701 S. Main St. Jonesboro, AR 72401 or a charity of your choice.
Emerson Funeral Home 2018
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Tripletmom: Find a Grave ID 48131227
2nd Lt. US Army as per bio and personal knowledge of the Morris family.
Upon graduating in 1953, David was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He began active service in the fall with his wife Barbara. He was a veteran of both Korean and Vietnam wars as well as serving in Germany, Alaska and many other US states. He received many medals during his service including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commendation and Army Commendation with bronze and silver oak leaf clusters.
After retiring from military service, David worked in Jonesboro for EC. Barton and Co. retiring after 15 years and substitute teaching at Jonesboro High School for several years. He also was an avid fan and supporter of ASU sports belonging to the Indian and Red Wolves club and officiating track meets. David served on the Salvation Army Board for many years and was in the United Way and Jonesboro Exchange Clubs. He was also an active member of Military Officers Association of America.
David was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, a teacher and served on many committees. He loved his church, his family and friends, duck hunting, fishing, sports and history.
David is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris of the home; two daughters, Leslie (Bob) O'Neal of Bentonville, Letha Morris of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Paige O'Neal of Bentonville, Josh (Lindy) O'Neal of Rogers; three great grandchildren, Saylor, Anniston, and Hyson O'Neal all of Rogers and a half brother and sister, Joel Morris of Jonesboro and Carol (Tom) Calder of Playa Del Rey, California.
David's faith never wavered throughout his life. He was a proud Christian man who loved his Lord and Savior. Although he will be greatly missed, there is no doubt that David was welcomed to his forever home.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bruce Venable officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Military representatives from Fort Sill, Oklahoma serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to First Baptist Church, 701 S. Main St. Jonesboro, AR 72401 or a charity of your choice.
Emerson Funeral Home 2018
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Tripletmom: Find a Grave ID 48131227
2nd Lt. US Army as per bio and personal knowledge of the Morris family.
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