Ray Morris

Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Metropolis Rehab and Healthcare. He was born July 25, 1945 in Norris City, IL the son of William Dee "W.D." and Lola (Lamp) Morris. Ray married Carolyn Sue Lane on June 10, 1965. He had worked as an Advisor for the University of Illinois Extension offices in Marion, Benton and Pope County. Ray and Sue were Foster Parents for over 20 years caring for over 80 children. Ray loved horses and in 1988 to pay homage to the 150th Anniversary of the Trail of Tears, he organized a wagon train from Red Clay, TN to Talequah, OK.

Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue of Golconda; a son and daughter-in-law, Monte and Cindy Morris of Golconda; a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Patrick Smithhart of Oakland City, IN; a sister, Elaine Grimes of Ashkum, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Linda Morris of Iuka and Marcus and Deena Morris of Enfield; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two foster daughters, Lois Bender and husband Sam of Hollywood, FL and Zella Haney of Harrisburg; and three foster grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Brother Hillis Jones officiating. Burial will be in Village Cemetery in Norris City. Friends may call at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home.