of Mountain View, AR
March 2, 1963 - June 11, 2025
G. Wayne Morris, age 62, was born March 2, 1963, to parents Thomas and Myrtle ''Sally'' Linda (Alexander) Morris in Little Rock, Arkansas. He passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. Wayne served in the Army National Guard for six years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lesia (Risner) Morris; daughter, Magen Brown and husband, Christopher; and daughter Morgen Morris; he was Poppy to three granddaughters, Kinlee Beth, Konner Renai, and Ruby Jayne Brown; brother, Ronny Morris and wife Linda; sister-in-law, Patricia Ross and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Brad Risner and wife Leah; most special friend, Rodney Williams and wife Melissa, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sally Morris, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Benny and Cloyce Risner.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Fredonia Cemetery Fund at Centennial Bank or to Wayne's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 or online at www.st.jude.org.
Roller Crouch of Mountain View is in charge of these arrangements.