William "Bill" "Papa" J. Morris, 64, of St Petersburg, FL, died on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at his home. His loving family was with him and he was under the wonderful care of Suncoast Hospice and Bay Pines HBPC.
A native of Everett, MA and a local resident of St Petersburg, FL since 1968, when he moved here from Everett, he was a 100% disabled US Army Veteran that served in Vietnam. He was awarded a “Purple Heart” and was a member of the 25th Division, 27th Infantry Regiment, “THE WOLFHOUNDS”, No Fear On Earth. He attended the 30th Avenue Baptist Church in St Petersburg, FL.
William is survived by his wife of 40 years, Laurie of St. Petersburg, FL; two sons, Ronald W. Morris of ST Petersburg, FL and Robert P. Morris of Pinellas Park, Florida; his daughters: Sandra Rowens and her husband, Rich of St Petersburg, FL and Gloria Hayward of Chalmette, Louisiana; 2 sisters; Katherine Proto and her husband, Robert of Watertown, MA and Patricia Coakley and her husband, Jack of Woburn, MA and five grandchildren: Christopher Rowens, Alysa Hayward, Kyle Hayward, Tommy Rowens, and Austin Hayward.
His funeral is Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at 11:30AM at Florida National Cemetery, 7502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL, 33513, with Pastor Bob Aligood and the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, to officiate. Following the services at Florida National Cemetery, a Celebration of Life will be held on at 4:00PM at 7191 8th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33702.
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Daddy, We are going to miss you like crazy. We love you very much. It gives us comfort knowing you are no longer in pain. We will always love you and never forget you.
“papa” you will be missed very missed and i love much and were so happy that you arent suffering anymore and your are in a hurt free place so say hey to everyone for love you papa.
My beloved Father, may you finally rest in peace.
I don’t know really how to start this, we have been friends for many years, too many to count. The fun and wonderful holidays we have had together will never be forgotten, and neither will you “”Willy” our special name for you. May you have the the peace you so rightfully deserve. God bless you and your family in this need. We love you all as like we were in the same family…
Willy, I know you are in a better place where you will suffer no more. I will always remember the great Times our families had together.You will definitely be missed !!!!
Papa , we are all missing you a lot & I hope you are loving it up there with the Big Man . I love & miss you so much my Papa <3
Now Willy you and Eddie can tell jokes together.. We will miss you very much but know for sure your in a better place. May God be with your family until we all meet again. To God be the Glory.
As a fellow Wolfhound I offer my condolences to Bill’s family and friends. I don’t know if I knew Bill in Vietnam but as comrade in arms I know he had my back when I needed it most. My prayers are with Bill and his family at this time.
My heartfelt condolences to the Morris family. A second family to me since I was five years old. Bill or “Willie” as we all lovingly called him always had a kind word or a hug.When I couldn’t find a way to the skating rink..”Willie” was always there with a smile and no complaint. His laugh was so loud and full of life it will still ring in my ears as a wonderful reminder and memory of our beloved ” Willie”. Some of my most wonderful memories as a child have the Morrises and Bill in them. All of you are special to my family. My deepest sympathy, prayers, and an overabundance of love is sent your way. Willie may you rest with the angels…forever loved and missed.. Love. Missy
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Morris Family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bill is so loved and missed.
Love,
The Novaks
Russ, Michelle, Reanna, Ashley, and Jimmy
Dear Laurie and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. You always made me feel so honored to be in your presence during this difficult time in your lives. It is truly an honor to know you and be with you. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you. You are in my prayers.
Love In Christ,
Pastor Bob
May you be in peace. Always have your wings to the sun. Let your heaven be your home. You will never be forgotten
Father,
To the man that made me who I am today. I owe you so much. You taught me so much in the short 44 years we were together on the earth. I strive everyday to live up to your expectations as your son. I hope I made you proud!! I will miss you so much and know that you’re in a place with the Lord our God looking down on us. I too one day will be with you, and we will again be a family. I love you so much and thank you for everything. Love always your son, Ron