Dennis Morris

Dennis Morris, age 68 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his residence.

Mr. Morris was a native of Allegan County, Michigan and the son of the late Maxwell and Bernice Richardson Morris. Dennis was a US Army Veteran and a foreman in construction. He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and was active in the Hiwassee Dam Community Center Senior’s. Dennis was a member of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Blairsville, GA.

He is survived by one son, Donald Morris and his wife, Angela of Murphy, NC; one brother, Norman Morris of Washington State; two sisters, Verna Deering of Jackson, Michigan and Molly Riker of Homer Michigan; 11 grandchildren, Lance, Mary, Elijah, Elisheba, Shalom, Gabriel, Christianna, Jabez, Michael, Isaac and Caroline and one great granddaughter, Abigail.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Blairsville, GA. Rev. Robert Mizell and Wayne Fowler will officiate. Burial was in church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Military Honors Division, Blairsville, GA.

The family received friends from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Blairsville, GA.

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Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.