James C Morris

James C. Morris, 84, of Edgewood, NM passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008 at his home in Edgewood, NM with his loving family beside him. J.C. was born December 8, 1923 in Tonkawa, OK to James Calvin and Georgia (Scarbrough) Morris. J.C. and his family moved to New Mexico in 1931. He grew up in the Venus/Edgewood/Cedargrove area. He graduated from Stanley High School in 1941. J.C. and Doris Lavon Moseley were married on November 25, 1943 in Edgewood, NM. During WWII he served his country with the US Navy. After the war J.C. went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1985 after 39 years. During their years in Albuquerque, J.C. and Doris raised 5 sons. He was a proud and devoted father. After retirement J.C. and Doris returned to the Edgewood area. J.C. loved riding his horse Ben, tending his cows, visiting friends at church and the seniors’ center. He loved giving horseback and tractor rides to all his grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his quick smile and ability to engage almost anyone in a conversation on a wide range of subjects. J.C. had an unconditional love for his family and the Lord. He was a faithful member of Stanley Union Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joe Calvin Morris; brother, George Morris; and daughter-in-law, Terri Morris. JC is survived by his wife, Doris LaVon Morris of Edgewood, NM; sons, Gayland Morris and wife Karen of Tijeras, NM; Michael Morris and wife Mayta of Corrales. NM; Patrick Morris and wife Connie of Williamsburg, KS; Billy Frank Morris of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Tom Morris and wife Dutch; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 10:30 AM at the Stanley Union Church in Stanley, NM; Pastor Richard Hyman will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley, NM. Pallbearers are Gayland Morris, Mike Morris, Pat Morris, Billy Morris, Ron Morris and Thomas Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tom & Dutch Morris, Rick Morris, Janice Garcia, Linda Fogleman, Tammie Morris, Barbara Morris and Bob Morris. In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Stanley Union Church Building Fund, PO Box 1, Stanley NM 87056, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com