Scott Morris

Scott Arlen Morris, Sr was born July 4th, 1931 in Marvin, Tx to Otha Revis Morris and Minnie (Childers) Morris. His momma, Edith Morris, raised him. He passed away October 10, 2017.

Scott was the oldest of 6 children. He was born in Lamar County, Tx and graduated from West Lamar High School in 1949. He went to the Air Force a short time later. He moved all over during service including Ft. Worth, New Mexico, Hawaii, Morocco, and later settled in Midland, Texas. Scott Morris was a Korean and Vietnam War veteran and retired in 1970. Having served his country for 20 years as an air police Master Sergeant. He later had a janitorial business as well as a mowing service. However, his greatest job was raising his three sons.

Scotty married the love of his life, Patsy Adams on February 25, 1984 in Andrews, Tx. They had 33 years of fun and happiness. Scott is survived by his wife, Pat Morris, son Scott Morris, Jr. and wife Shirley of San Angelo, grandchildren, Scott Morris III and wife Lupita of Alpine, Tricia Turnbow and husband Todd of Lubbock, Leslie Redden of Austin, Shannon Templin and husband Rocky of San Angelo, Chelsea Smith and husband Justin of San Angelo, 10 great grandchildren, Brothers James Morris, Bruce Morris and wife Phyllis, sisters Lorene Ramsey, Bernice Newman and husband Darrell, and special nieces Karen, Randy, Leann & Lois Ann. Also, a very special Aunt Marie Morrow, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Scotty never met a stranger! He was the first person to come help when a friend needed it. He always had time to sit and drink coffee and talk your ear off. He was the best Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle and friend to everyone. Scott always had a smile on his face. He never missed many of the grandkids sporting events, horse shows, or school functions. His greatest adventure was going on the Permian Basin Honor Flight in September of 2015. He truly enjoyed getting to see our nations capitol and being a part of the memorials in honor of American soldiers. This was a trip he would never forget.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Margie Ann Glover, and son, Richard Morris.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Sanders, Garry Kinard, Paul Thompson, Richard Walton, Charlie Garrett, Paul Chenot, Scotty Morris III, Rocky Templin, and Justin Smith.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, October 13, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Dr. John Gerlach officiating.

The family would like to thank everyone at Health South, Midland Memorial Hospital, and Hospice of Midland. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Permian Basin Honor Flight at P.O. Box 52890, Midland, TX, 79710 in memory of Scott Morris Sr.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. To send family condolences or share a memory please sign his guestbook at www.sunsetodessa.com.

Visitation

Family and Friends Gathering

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Thursday, October 12, 2017
6:00-8:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Sunset Funeral Home Chapel
6801 East Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762
Friday, October 13, 2017
10:00 am

Cemetery

Sunset Memorial Gardens
6801 E. Business 20
Odessa, TX  79762

Memorial Contributions

Permian Basin Honor Flight
P.O. Box 52890
Midland, TX  79710