Turner Ray Morris, Sr., 65, went home to be with the Lord, at WFH-All Saints Medical Center on February 21, 2008. Turner was born in Columbia Magnolia, Arkansas on July 14, 1942 to Genea and Numa (nee: Burks) Morris. On October 3, 1964 in Muskegon Heights, MI he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Josephine Glover. Turner was employed as assembly line worker and a foreman at Chrysler, formerly American Motors, retiring in 1988. He was a faithful and dedicated member of United Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Lewis L. Doss, where he served as a Deacon and was later called to the ministry. Minister Turner Morris served in many capacities on local, district and state levels including the elder’s council of the Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Minister Morris was a devout Sunday School leader. Being a true gentleman, his God and his family was priority in his life. Turner liked to barbeque, entertain family and friends, and discuss politics. He was also football, basketball, and all-around sports fan. Surviving are his loving wife of over 43 years, Josephine; mother, Numa Morris; children, Deborah(Walter) Johnson, Cynthia (Pastor Lewis) Doss, Turner (Lisa) Morris Jr., Tonya Robinson and Craig (Angela) Morris Sr.; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name. In addition to his father, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins, Turner was preceded in death by Josephine’s parents, Edward Glover Sr. and Sammie Johnson; and sister-in-law, Betty J. Washington, and grandson. Visitation and viewing will be held at United C.O.G.I.C, 2849 92nd St. Sturtevant, WI, on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 4-7 pm. Family and friends service of celebration from 7-8pm. Homegoing service for Minister Turner Ray Morris will convene at Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C. 522 N. Memorial Drive on Friday, February 29, 2008 with Rev. Lewis L. Doss officiating. Viewing from 10-11am with service following. Interment will be held in Graceland Cemetery. Repast will be held at Higher Dimension C.O.G.I.C. 1500 Grange Ave.
Bishop Charles C Jones says
To the Morris and Doss Family we send our deepest condolences in the loss of your Patriarch Deacon Morris he will certainly be missed your extended family in Christ.
Bishop Charles C Jones,Elect Lady D.Ann Jones and the Shekinah Glory Ministries Family
The Ingram- Brown Family says
We would like to share our sincere condolescences to the Morris family. We have only known them for a little over a year but since we’ve moved on the block their kindness, smiles, and waves have been greatly appreciated. It seems like only yesterday my boys were helping Mr. Morris shovel the snow. He will be greatly missed.
Greg & Kelly Stovall says
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. He was such a nice man when we met him at Darnell & Triniti’s wedding. Remeber the good times they will get you thru the bad times. Love Greg, Kelly, Greg Jr., Myles & Victoria
Trenton Conner says
My condolences to your whole family. I’m keeping you in prayer daily.
Bernadine Stovall says
Darnell & family, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I would like to extend my condolences to you and family. I will be praying for you in this time of sorrow. Words can not replace how you are feeling but prayer takes care of the heart and soul. Please know you have a prayer partner for life. God Bless you and keep you in His arms at all times.
Patricia Mietus says
Patricia Mietus and Family says
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Quiana(nickie)Campbell says
Craig and Angela,
hello my big brother and sister. I can not imagine what you are feeling right now but God is able. You are in my thaughts and prayers. May God keep and confort you at this time in your life. To my big brother You father is smiling down on you right now. So if you start to get where it is to much for you,look up, And smile back =)
Ronnie Johnson says
My prayers are with you (the Morris Family) on the loss of your love one. always keep him near by remembering the things and holding to the values you loved most about him. special prayer to my cousins angela and craig.
Ronnie Ray
The Foster Family says
Our support, love and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We know that God will provide the added strength needed.
The Foster Family
Charles & Carolyn Lott says
Carolyn, the girls, and I would like to offer Angie, Craig and family our deepest condolences and heart felt sorrows for your loss.
Hold strong to your family and God during this difficult time.
James Anderson, Brandi and Jr. says
We send you our condolences and wish your family the best. Understand that GOD doesn’t make mistakes and has a plan for Mr. Morris. You all are in our prayers….
Stacey Seldal says
Craig and Family I’m very sorry for your lose. I myself know this feeling coming from a big tight knit family myself and being Daddy’s little girl also the oldest. Just remember talk to him keep his memory alive ,tell your children stories. I lost my dad 4yrs ago I know now he sees us and I can still hear his voice and see his face and smell his scent and it makes me smile to know he raised a Loving family always say I Love you hugs and kisses when you meet and when you leave one another.Love you and take care one another and just listen you’ll hear him still.
Mary Mallard Hussey says
The Walker Family from Muskegon MI
send there deepest sympthy to you and your family. Just remember in your time of sorrow God can bring you through all things who believe.
Sherman, Betty, Joan, Mary (tuddie)
with all our love.
Jessie Williams says
Our prayer are with you all
Sis. Roberta Totten,Sis. Rozell Phillips
The T. Norphlet Family says
Our condolences to your whole family, our prayers are with you all. Tiffany & Tiffashia Norphlet
Joan C. Hobson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. God can make everything alright. just keep him in your heart.
The Hobson Family
Betty Brown says
You are in my prayers and thoughts. Someday we will all meet up again. Time is sooner than we think. To the family you are not walking alone. Lift your heads and thank God for all the years you had your love one here on earth.
God Bless You All
Brown Family