James Howard “Jimmy” Morris, 65, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of Ruby (Smith) Morris and the late Charles William Morris, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1953.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the Army National Guard. He was an honest man with honorable intentions, and enjoyed tinkering around with old cars and tractors, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He remained an Earnhardt fan until the end.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Carolyn (Murphy) Morris
Mother: Ruby Morris of Bowling Green
2 sons: Jason Morris & wife Shannon of Campbellsville; Jonathan Morris & wife Jill of Tampa, Florida
1 step-son: J.J. Marcum & wife Jackie of Campbellsville
1 brother: William “Woody” Morris and wife Sherry of Bowling Green
2 grandchildren & 3 step-grandchildren: Haley Morris, Dalton Morris, Lexi Marcum, Shawn Larger, and Darrin Larger
Special friend & caretaker: Mary Ann Thomas
A host of other family and close friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00amET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Robert Layne and Bro. Billy Perkins officiating
Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
Visitation: Monday, Oct 15, from 5:00-8:00pmET at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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