James “Buck” Morris Passed away on October 08, 2019 after a brief illness.
Born on April 11, 1929 in Limestone County, He was a graduate from West Limestone High School, Athens and later served our country in the US Air Force in the Korean War. Buck was retired from the National Life and Accident Insurance Company.
A member of Highland Baptist church and the Lions Club of Florence. He also served for several years on the Board of Florence Parks and Recreation and the Board of Florence Golf and Country Club.
Buck is preceded in death by his Wife Dixie Morris of 67 years, Parents Harry and Evie Morris, Sister Reba Fry, Brother Bobby Morris and nephew Jimmy Fry.
He is survived by son Jeff Morris (Linda), grand children Hunter Morris (Macie) and Kaitlin Longino (Jon), great grand children Tripp and Charlotte Morris, many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbors and Great Friends.
There will be a celebration of Bucks Life Saturday, October 26, 2019, 10 AM to 12 PM at Elkins Funeral Home. Buck request that any donations be made to the mission fund of Highland Baptist Church in Florence.
You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.
