TSGT Billy Ray Morris, Vietnam Veteran, native of Virginia.
Technical Sergeant Billy Ray Morris was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force, TSGT Morris served our country until October 21st, 1968 in Phu Yen, South Vietnam. He was 34 years old and was married. Billy died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Billy was born on January 20th, 1934 in Marion, Virginia. TSGT Morris is on panel 40W, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
Sgt B. R. Morris Rites Wednesday: Funeral services for U.S. Air Force T. Sgt. Billy Ray Morris, Sr 34 husband of Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris of 3801 Hays Avenue, Grove, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In the Levingston Funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Donald Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and Dr. Frank Gayer of Beaumont, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and now interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Port Acres. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park with full military rites. Pallbearers will be James and Thomas Hardin, C.L. Patteson, Billy Forsyth, Bennie Moran and Hardy Long. A 17-year veteran of the Air Force, T. Sgt. Morris was one of 24 men killed Oct. 21 in a plane crash in South Vietnam.
This information was provided by Billy Wayne Morris of Mount Airy, NC .
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. had four surviving children at the time of his death: David Ray Morris & Billy Wayne Morris both of Mount Airy , NC from his first marriage to Mrs. Ima Lee Cox Morris; and, Billy Ray Morris, Jr. And Rhonda Dee Morris both of Groves , TX from his second marriage to Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris. Additional survivors included his father, Clay Morris of Marion, VA; one sister, Mrs. Ronnie Scott; and three brothers, Bob, H.C. And Charles Morris, all of Marion, VA; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. L.A. Jackson of Groves.
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. was serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam having been there the past two months before the fatal plane crash in which he and 23 others were killed in South Vietnam.
My father & my mother separated shortly after I was born. He when into the Air Force and I only saw him once that I can remember in my whole life. He was headed to Viet Nam and stopped by the farm we lived on to visit with my brother David & I. May he rest in peace and be waiting to greet me with my mother when I enter the celestial kingdom. Billy Wayne Morris - His Son.
In memory of my only brother: Just wanted to say that he was the best brother i could have had if anyone has any information on him or pictures please email me. I love you and you are truly missed. You hold a special place in my heart and always will. Love Sis, Annie Morris Scott, 1777 Scratch Gravel Rd Marion Va 24354, [email protected].
I am his nephew: Even though I didn't see you that many times, I felt that I knew you well from the stories that Grandma, Grandpa and my other Uncles and Aunts told me about you. We were and still are very proud of your service to our country. We miss you. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill. Michael Morris, [email protected].
A Friend Remembered: I was fortunate to know Billy prior to Vietnam. We were stationed together at Tan Son Knut and I remembered the day he was killed. I knew his family from my first duty station. Rest in Peace Billy. Thomas Cosgrove, 1506 East 2nd St, Springerville, Az 85938, [email protected]
He served with Detachment 1, 450th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded US Air Force Air Crew Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Force Longevity Service Medal with One Device, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, The National Defense Service Medal and The US Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Devices.
Technical Sergeant Billy Ray Morris was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force, TSGT Morris served our country until October 21st, 1968 in Phu Yen, South Vietnam. He was 34 years old and was married. Billy died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Billy was born on January 20th, 1934 in Marion, Virginia. TSGT Morris is on panel 40W, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
Sgt B. R. Morris Rites Wednesday: Funeral services for U.S. Air Force T. Sgt. Billy Ray Morris, Sr 34 husband of Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris of 3801 Hays Avenue, Grove, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In the Levingston Funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Donald Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and Dr. Frank Gayer of Beaumont, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and now interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Port Acres. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park with full military rites. Pallbearers will be James and Thomas Hardin, C.L. Patteson, Billy Forsyth, Bennie Moran and Hardy Long. A 17-year veteran of the Air Force, T. Sgt. Morris was one of 24 men killed Oct. 21 in a plane crash in South Vietnam.
This information was provided by Billy Wayne Morris of Mount Airy, NC .
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. had four surviving children at the time of his death: David Ray Morris & Billy Wayne Morris both of Mount Airy , NC from his first marriage to Mrs. Ima Lee Cox Morris; and, Billy Ray Morris, Jr. And Rhonda Dee Morris both of Groves , TX from his second marriage to Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris. Additional survivors included his father, Clay Morris of Marion, VA; one sister, Mrs. Ronnie Scott; and three brothers, Bob, H.C. And Charles Morris, all of Marion, VA; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. L.A. Jackson of Groves.
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. was serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam having been there the past two months before the fatal plane crash in which he and 23 others were killed in South Vietnam.
My father & my mother separated shortly after I was born. He when into the Air Force and I only saw him once that I can remember in my whole life. He was headed to Viet Nam and stopped by the farm we lived on to visit with my brother David & I. May he rest in peace and be waiting to greet me with my mother when I enter the celestial kingdom. Billy Wayne Morris - His Son.
In memory of my only brother: Just wanted to say that he was the best brother i could have had if anyone has any information on him or pictures please email me. I love you and you are truly missed. You hold a special place in my heart and always will. Love Sis, Annie Morris Scott, 1777 Scratch Gravel Rd Marion Va 24354, [email protected].
I am his nephew: Even though I didn't see you that many times, I felt that I knew you well from the stories that Grandma, Grandpa and my other Uncles and Aunts told me about you. We were and still are very proud of your service to our country. We miss you. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill. Michael Morris, [email protected].
A Friend Remembered: I was fortunate to know Billy prior to Vietnam. We were stationed together at Tan Son Knut and I remembered the day he was killed. I knew his family from my first duty station. Rest in Peace Billy. Thomas Cosgrove, 1506 East 2nd St, Springerville, Az 85938, [email protected]
He served with Detachment 1, 450th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded US Air Force Air Crew Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Force Longevity Service Medal with One Device, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, The National Defense Service Medal and The US Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Devices.
TSGT Billy Ray Morris, Vietnam Veteran, native of Virginia.
Technical Sergeant Billy Ray Morris was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force, TSGT Morris served our country until October 21st, 1968 in Phu Yen, South Vietnam. He was 34 years old and was married. Billy died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Billy was born on January 20th, 1934 in Marion, Virginia. TSGT Morris is on panel 40W, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
Sgt B. R. Morris Rites Wednesday: Funeral services for U.S. Air Force T. Sgt. Billy Ray Morris, Sr 34 husband of Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris of 3801 Hays Avenue, Grove, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In the Levingston Funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Donald Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and Dr. Frank Gayer of Beaumont, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and now interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Port Acres. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park with full military rites. Pallbearers will be James and Thomas Hardin, C.L. Patteson, Billy Forsyth, Bennie Moran and Hardy Long. A 17-year veteran of the Air Force, T. Sgt. Morris was one of 24 men killed Oct. 21 in a plane crash in South Vietnam.
This information was provided by Billy Wayne Morris of Mount Airy, NC .
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. had four surviving children at the time of his death: David Ray Morris & Billy Wayne Morris both of Mount Airy , NC from his first marriage to Mrs. Ima Lee Cox Morris; and, Billy Ray Morris, Jr. And Rhonda Dee Morris both of Groves , TX from his second marriage to Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris. Additional survivors included his father, Clay Morris of Marion, VA; one sister, Mrs. Ronnie Scott; and three brothers, Bob, H.C. And Charles Morris, all of Marion, VA; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. L.A. Jackson of Groves.
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. was serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam having been there the past two months before the fatal plane crash in which he and 23 others were killed in South Vietnam.
My father & my mother separated shortly after I was born. He when into the Air Force and I only saw him once that I can remember in my whole life. He was headed to Viet Nam and stopped by the farm we lived on to visit with my brother David & I. May he rest in peace and be waiting to greet me with my mother when I enter the celestial kingdom. Billy Wayne Morris - His Son.
In memory of my only brother: Just wanted to say that he was the best brother i could have had if anyone has any information on him or pictures please email me. I love you and you are truly missed. You hold a special place in my heart and always will. Love Sis, Annie Morris Scott, 1777 Scratch Gravel Rd Marion Va 24354, [email protected].
I am his nephew: Even though I didn't see you that many times, I felt that I knew you well from the stories that Grandma, Grandpa and my other Uncles and Aunts told me about you. We were and still are very proud of your service to our country. We miss you. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill. Michael Morris, [email protected].
A Friend Remembered: I was fortunate to know Billy prior to Vietnam. We were stationed together at Tan Son Knut and I remembered the day he was killed. I knew his family from my first duty station. Rest in Peace Billy. Thomas Cosgrove, 1506 East 2nd St, Springerville, Az 85938, [email protected]
He served with Detachment 1, 450th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded US Air Force Air Crew Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Force Longevity Service Medal with One Device, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, The National Defense Service Medal and The US Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Devices.
Technical Sergeant Billy Ray Morris was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Air Force, TSGT Morris served our country until October 21st, 1968 in Phu Yen, South Vietnam. He was 34 years old and was married. Billy died when his plane crashed. His body was recovered. Billy was born on January 20th, 1934 in Marion, Virginia. TSGT Morris is on panel 40W, line 013 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for 16 years.
Sgt B. R. Morris Rites Wednesday: Funeral services for U.S. Air Force T. Sgt. Billy Ray Morris, Sr 34 husband of Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris of 3801 Hays Avenue, Grove, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. In the Levingston Funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Donald Potts, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and Dr. Frank Gayer of Beaumont, former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Groves and now interim pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Port Acres. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park with full military rites. Pallbearers will be James and Thomas Hardin, C.L. Patteson, Billy Forsyth, Bennie Moran and Hardy Long. A 17-year veteran of the Air Force, T. Sgt. Morris was one of 24 men killed Oct. 21 in a plane crash in South Vietnam.
This information was provided by Billy Wayne Morris of Mount Airy, NC .
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. had four surviving children at the time of his death: David Ray Morris & Billy Wayne Morris both of Mount Airy , NC from his first marriage to Mrs. Ima Lee Cox Morris; and, Billy Ray Morris, Jr. And Rhonda Dee Morris both of Groves , TX from his second marriage to Mrs. Joyce Jackson Morris. Additional survivors included his father, Clay Morris of Marion, VA; one sister, Mrs. Ronnie Scott; and three brothers, Bob, H.C. And Charles Morris, all of Marion, VA; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. L.A. Jackson of Groves.
TSgt Billy Ray Morris, Sr. was serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam having been there the past two months before the fatal plane crash in which he and 23 others were killed in South Vietnam.
My father & my mother separated shortly after I was born. He when into the Air Force and I only saw him once that I can remember in my whole life. He was headed to Viet Nam and stopped by the farm we lived on to visit with my brother David & I. May he rest in peace and be waiting to greet me with my mother when I enter the celestial kingdom. Billy Wayne Morris - His Son.
In memory of my only brother: Just wanted to say that he was the best brother i could have had if anyone has any information on him or pictures please email me. I love you and you are truly missed. You hold a special place in my heart and always will. Love Sis, Annie Morris Scott, 1777 Scratch Gravel Rd Marion Va 24354, [email protected].
I am his nephew: Even though I didn't see you that many times, I felt that I knew you well from the stories that Grandma, Grandpa and my other Uncles and Aunts told me about you. We were and still are very proud of your service to our country. We miss you. Rest in Peace Uncle Bill. Michael Morris, [email protected].
A Friend Remembered: I was fortunate to know Billy prior to Vietnam. We were stationed together at Tan Son Knut and I remembered the day he was killed. I knew his family from my first duty station. Rest in Peace Billy. Thomas Cosgrove, 1506 East 2nd St, Springerville, Az 85938, [email protected]
He served with Detachment 1, 450th Tactical Recon Wing, 7th Air Force.
He was awarded US Air Force Air Crew Wings, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The Air Force Longevity Service Medal with One Device, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, The National Defense Service Medal and The US Air Force Good Conduct Medal with Four Devices.
