Richard Roy Morris

Friday, March 27, 2015

Richard Roy Morris, 84, of Ferndale, Ind., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 3:35 a.m. at his residence.

He was born Dec. 14, 1930 in Parke County, the son of Alfred Roy Morris and Ina Mae Heber.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Richard retired from Funk's Seeds in Rockville where he worked for 29 years. He was also a farmer and truck driver.

His memberships include VFW Post 1752, Rockville, and American Legion Post 48, Rockville.

Richard married Katherine Maxine Lovins on April 23, 1954 in Rockville, and she survives.

Survivors also include three children, Leroy Morris (Erin) of Montezuma, Rickie Morris Sr. (Beverly) of Ferndale and Sherry Fields (David) of Ferndale; five Grandchildren, Cory Rutan, Chandler Rutan (Erin), Rickie Morris Jr., Brittany Morris and Nathan Fields (Kasi) and three great-grandchildren, Cameron Nees, Logan Rutan and Connor Rutan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two half-sisters and a half-brother.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Barnes and Rice Funeral Home, 111 E. High St., Rockville, with Pastor Frank Brasel officiating.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 30 at Barnes and Rice Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Bridgeton.