ROBERT HENRY MORRIS

Robert Henry Morris, age 74, passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, May 1, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Bob, also known as Rocky, was born and raised in FT. Payne, Al. Bob graduated from FT Payne High School in 1966 and shortly after he was drafted. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served one tour in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. As a platoon leader he had a very special bond with “his men.” To this day those relationships still exist. Some have gone on before him, but they have now been reunited. During his military service he earned Bronze Star with Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star (which was awarded by Vietnamese government for rescuing some Vietnamese children), Combat Infantry Badge, Jump Badge, Army Commendation Medal with Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster. He had four stars signifying he was a participant in four campaigns during the war. He earned a Purple Heart and National Defense Service Ribbon. He had an Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle and Machine Gun Bars. A Jungle Expert Patch from Jungle school in Panama and a unit award of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palms. He also received a Vietnamese Unit award called “The Vietnam Unit Citation (Civil Actions). To know Bob was to love him. He had a passion for coaching sports. He coached his boys baseball and football and even coached when he didn’t have kids playing. His desire was to help at least one child. The truth is he made a difference in many lives in Vietnam, the ball field, and everywhere he went. He was President of the Hueytown Quarterback Club, not once, but twice, when his boys were in High School. He was an avid Alabama fan and dearly loved fishing. He retired from Dixie Nissan after 27 years of service. He treated his customers like family. He was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church and loved his church Family. He is preceded in death by his parents, RC and Louise Morris, his precious Aunt Lillian, his sister Lizzy and brothers Harold Newburn and RC Morris Jr. He is survived by the love of his life, his loving and devoted wife, Pam. They just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. He leaves behind his sons, Bobby (Emily) and Jonathan (Laura Jean); his fabulous grandchildren, Rob, Caroline, Will, Mason, and Josie Kate; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family; including his brother, Jim Christopher (Ann) of Daphne Alabama. He had so many friends that loved him and so many that have been here the last 18 months that there are too many to list. They know who they are, and we know he was thankful for all everyone has done. The last five years together, he stood beside Pam every second with breast cancer, then isolated due to Covid, straight into dementia and multiple physical conditions. As much as he will be missed, he is now healed and in the arms of Jesus. The best part is we know we will see him again. He was also past president of the Alpha Avengers Association and a member of the Hueytown American Legion. Pallbearers will be Cory Hardin, Matt Mitchell, Charlie Roberts, Jesse Brasher, Rob Morris, and Carey Hearn. Junior Pallbearers will be Will Morris and Mason Chancellor. The visitation will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Crossroad Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The service will be at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Alabama National Cemetery with Military Honors at 1:15 PM. If you are planning to attend the Military Honors at the cemetery, please be there no later than 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alpha Avengers Association (24 Randal Dr, North Haven, CT 06473) or to Crossroad Baptist Church (744 Dee Hendrix Road, Hueytown, Al 35023) in his memory. If flowers are sent, please have them sent to the church the morning of the service. For those who will not be able to attend the service will be live streamed on Crossroad Baptist Church Facebook page.

ROBERT HENRY MORRIS

August 24, 1948 - May 1, 2023