of Paris, AR
July 3, 1947 - January 20, 2021
Jerry Lee Morris, 73, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Paris. He was born on July 3, 1947 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Jerry was a United States Army Veteran having served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a retired machine exerciser for ECS-15 at Fort Chaffee. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and always loved fixing and tinkering with anything from lawnmowers to remotes.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mable Morris and two brothers, John Henry Morris and Marvin Dan Morris.
He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Berneda (Fairbanks) Morris of Paris; five children, Tammy (Morris) McKean and husband Jimmy of Ozark, Tawnya (Morris) Hines of Paris, Jerry Paul Morris and wife Beth of Paris, Zac Morris and wife Kelly of Paris and Danielle Gann of Paris; 8 grandchildren, Harley Hines, Carter Lefflett, Jayden McKean, Chloee Morris, Kinsley Hines, Harper Morris, Hadlee Morris, J.D. McKean and his niece, Pam McCann.
Visitation will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris. Burial will follow in Paint Rock Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Harley Hines, Carter Lefflett, Jayden McKean, J.D. McKean, Devon Carlisle, Jason Sutliff and Jerry Fulmer.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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19 Condolence(s)
Terry and Maryann Hardin
Saturday, January 23, 2021
We loved spending time with Jerry and Berneda during our trip to Paris in 2019. Wonderful people who love the Lord and open their hearts to friends, family and all who know them. Our hearts are breaking for you Berneda, and for family and friends of Jerry.
May God bless you and provide comfort during this difficult time. We love you all,
Terry and Maryann Hardin
Dennis Brown
Friday, January 22, 2021
You beat us to Heaven old Friend! Bet your grinning about that right now!
Sam & Lisa Hill
Friday, January 22, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Chris Tucker
Friday, January 22, 2021
Sending prayers. I know our families have shared so many wonderful memories together. Love you all.
Jill Sewell
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Prayers for all the Morris family ðŸ™ðŸ™
Darlene Friddle Becker
Thursday, January 21, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Runy Branch
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss- u and your family are in my prayers 🙠â¤
Joyce Friddle
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Alice Mars
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good man. Praying for the family.
Joanie Johnson
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Berneda and family, I am saddened to hear of Jerry’s passing. Words fail to express my sorrow for your loss. Please know I am with you through this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you bringing peace and comfort. Many prayers and heartfelt sympathy!
Helen Williams
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Wilma Rice
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Condolences to the family. Love you all.
Kayla grimes
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about jerry Morris my thoughts and prayers are with his family â¤ï¸
Charlotte
Thursday, January 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all the family
Jo Lensing
Thursday, January 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
James Tucker
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Sorry for your loss Praying for Family and friends.
Bud and Becky Inman
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In Christian love. Bud and Becky Inman
Sonya Hurst
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Prayers for family. So sorry for your loss
Ginger Sutliff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
My heart goes out to you all. Praying for the family.