Travis Morris departed this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at the age of 103 years, 10 months, 13 days. He was born on September 15, 1911, the son of the late Albert E. and Perlina Allen Morris. On January 8, 1936, he was united in marriage to Ora Evelyn McBride, who preceded him in death on October 7, 1997.
Travis graduated from Freed Hardeman University. He taught grades 1-8 in a one room school house in Hurricane, Tennessee, where he also coached basketball. He had also worked for TVA, Brown Shoe Company, and was a manager for Dollar General. He was a member of the Adamsville Church of Christ, where he served as deacon for many years, and was a past member of the Lions Club.
Travis is survived by a son, Billy N. Morris; daughter, Loretta Morris Hamm; grandchildren, Eddie Morris and wife, Lori, Benji Morris and wife, Tammi, Tammy Bauer and husband, Brian, Kimberly Klausing, Kenny Hamm and wife, Candi, Kelly Hamm and wife, Gina; 13 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; nephew, Tommy Willis and wife, Judith.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Mackey E. Morris; sister, Clyde Perlina Morris Willis; grandchild, Gina Lynn Morris; great-grandchild, Kassidy Nicole Hamm; daughters-in-law, Glenda Morris and Brenda Morris.
Memorial donations may be made to :
Adamsville Church Of Christ
243 East Main Street
Adamsville, TN 38310 or
Adamsville Healthcare Activity Fund
409 Park Ave.
Adamsville, TN 38310
