Richard "Dick" A. Morris

Richard "Dick" A. Morris, 77, died Wednesday morning, November 25, in University Nursing Center, Upland. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Portland, the son of the late Raymond and Flora (May) Morris. He graduated from Madison Township High School in 1960; one of only 16 in his class. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and was formerly employed with I&M as an Electrical Engineer. On September 7, 1968, he married the love of his life, Norma Gillard. She survives. Mr. Morris was very active in the communities in which he lived over the years. He had been a member of the Lions Club, Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, United Way, and many others. He played the part of Pontius Pilate in the Marion Easter Pageant for many years. He loved music, especially the Gaithers, and was a member of a barbershop quartet, as well as the church choir. Richard liked puns, practical jokes, humorous bits of wisdom, and early in his life he had a passion for magic. He also enjoyed photography and playing cards and games with his family. He was currently a member of the Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Marion. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Norma Morris, Marion, survivors include six sons: Anthony (Nicole) Morris, Muncie; Aaron Morris, Marion; Adam (Courtney) Morris, Columbia, South Carolina; Andrew (Emiley) Morris, Marion; Allen "Casey" Morris, Fort Wayne; and Christopher Morris, Marion; a daughter: Tammara Morris, Marion; a sister: Arlene Morris; and a brother: Charles (Becky) Morris; eight grandchildren: Gabriella; Mackenzie; Caledonia; Coraleigh; Lorali; Catalina; Rilynn; Cole; and a great-granddaughter: Amelia Jane. The funeral service will be at 11:30 am, Saturday, November 28, at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, 8733 E. 200 S., Marion, Indiana. Burial will be held at a later date at Marion National Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St., Upland. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Chapel United Methodist Church or to the Parkinson's Foundation in care of the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 precautions, everyone in attendance at the service is asked to please where a mask.Service Sat, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:30 am Center Chapel United Methodist Church 8743 E 200 SMarion, IN 46953