Roger W. Morris Sr.

Roger W. Morris Sr., 82, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at his residence.  Roger was born October 1, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur and Blodwyn Williams Morris.  Roger retired as a self-employed plumber, owning Morris Plumbing Co. for over thirty years.  Roger served his country during the Korean War in the Army as a paratrooper. He had been a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church.  Roger loved to read, especially about the Civil War and politics and was an avid Ohio State football fan. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved getting together with his family, especially around the holidays.  He is survived by his loving wife, the former, Jennie Lee Lipscomb, whom he married February 21, 1954, his daughter, Debra (David) Newman of Los Angeles, California, sons; Roger W. (Susan Meese) Morris Jr. of Plantation, Fl, Keith (Colleen) Morris of Streetsboro, Ohio, Paul Morris and Timothy (Jen) Morris, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, brother Clyde (Janet) Morris of Girard, sister-in-law Rose Morris of Campbell, Ohio and thirteen grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his sister Jean Markovitch and brother Arthur Morris.  Funeral services will be held on Friday December 13th, at 6:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 4PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family request any charitable contribution to Christina's Garden at P. O. Box 1105 Youngstown, Ohio 44501.
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