Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
Mezera-Morris - Person Sheet
NameMORRIS, Paul Curwood 
, Granduncle
, GranduncleBirth Date21 May 1930
Death Date3 Nov 2018 Age: 88
Death PlaceMarion County, Mississippi
FlagsMilitary, Morris Line
FatherMORRIS, Schuyler B. (1903-1976)
MotherLADNER, Eva Agnes (1905-1999)
Misc. Notes
Paul Curwood Morris, age 88 of Columbia, MS passed away on November 3, 2018 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Marion County, MS to Schuyler and Eva Morris as the oldest of four boys.
He and his brothers, Tony, Sam and Jerry grew up in the Improve community where their mother kept them busy so they would stay out of trouble. Apparently, it worked. He finished high school at Improve before spending two years at Pearl River Community College.
In 1951, he enlisted in the army and spent most of his active duty in Germany during the reconstruction after WWII.
Upon his discharge from the Army, he married Juanita “Jim” Morris [a very distant cousin] on September 18, 1954 and worked for Haliburton Oil Co in Harvey, LA for five years. After this, he went to work for Newsom Brothers Construction in Columbia, MS where he worked until the company closed. Afterwards he joined T.L. Wallace, where he worked until his retirement in 1998.
Mr. Morris was a deacon and faithful member of Improve Baptist Church which he attended since a very young age. He was also a loyal supporter of Columbia Academy and was a faithful attendee at most sporting events until his health prevented him from doing so. He was a firm believer in charity and hard work. There are many in the community who have benefited from his faith in what God can do with a willing soul.
Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel Morris and Jerry Morris; and a nephew, Michael Morris.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Paula Haddox (Gerald), and Pam Thornton (Tony); a son, Art Morris (Debbie); six grandchildren, Michael Thornton (Oksana), Garrett Haddox, Russell Thornton (Monica), Brian Haddox, Drew Haddox, and Emily Thornton; and seven great-grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Brinlee, Presley, Audrey, Tehya, and Oliver.
He and his brothers, Tony, Sam and Jerry grew up in the Improve community where their mother kept them busy so they would stay out of trouble. Apparently, it worked. He finished high school at Improve before spending two years at Pearl River Community College.
In 1951, he enlisted in the army and spent most of his active duty in Germany during the reconstruction after WWII.
Upon his discharge from the Army, he married Juanita “Jim” Morris [a very distant cousin] on September 18, 1954 and worked for Haliburton Oil Co in Harvey, LA for five years. After this, he went to work for Newsom Brothers Construction in Columbia, MS where he worked until the company closed. Afterwards he joined T.L. Wallace, where he worked until his retirement in 1998.
Mr. Morris was a deacon and faithful member of Improve Baptist Church which he attended since a very young age. He was also a loyal supporter of Columbia Academy and was a faithful attendee at most sporting events until his health prevented him from doing so. He was a firm believer in charity and hard work. There are many in the community who have benefited from his faith in what God can do with a willing soul.
Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his brothers, Samuel Morris and Jerry Morris; and a nephew, Michael Morris.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Paula Haddox (Gerald), and Pam Thornton (Tony); a son, Art Morris (Debbie); six grandchildren, Michael Thornton (Oksana), Garrett Haddox, Russell Thornton (Monica), Brian Haddox, Drew Haddox, and Emily Thornton; and seven great-grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Brinlee, Presley, Audrey, Tehya, and Oliver.
Spouses
Birth Date24 Jan 1933
Birth PlaceColumbia, Marion County, Mississippi
Death Date22 Oct 2020 Age: 87
Death PlaceImprove, Marion County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Juanita "Jim" Morris, of the Improve community in Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 87.
“Jim” was born in Columbia, Mississippi, as one of eight children, to Nathan and Ida Morris and has remained a lifelong resident of Marion County.
Miss Jim, as she was known to most, was a career educator and basketball coach who influenced countless lives while teaching at Improve High School, Columbia Academy, West Marion Academy, and at the Columbia Training School.
She was a lifelong member of Improve Baptist Church where she was very involved with children and youth ministries for many years. Miss Jim will be remembered for her dedicated service to education, the community and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Paul Morris [a very distant cousin]; parents, Nathan and Ida Morris; three sisters, Leola Boone, Marilyn Jean Thompson, and Helyn Watts; and three brothers, Rube Morris, Joe Morris, and Jack Morris.
Miss Jim is survived by two daughters, Paula (Gerald) Haddox and Pam (Tony) Thornton; a son, Art (Debbie) Morris; a brother, Gary (Mary) Morris; six grandchildren, Michael (Oksana) Thornton, Garrett (Laura) Haddox, Russell (Monica) Thornton, Brian Haddox, Drew (Brittany) Haddox, and Emily Thornton; ten great-grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Brinlee, Presley, Addie, Audrey, Tehya, Oliver, Isaac, and Savannah; and a great-great-nephew, Gage Thompson.
“Jim” was born in Columbia, Mississippi, as one of eight children, to Nathan and Ida Morris and has remained a lifelong resident of Marion County.
Miss Jim, as she was known to most, was a career educator and basketball coach who influenced countless lives while teaching at Improve High School, Columbia Academy, West Marion Academy, and at the Columbia Training School.
She was a lifelong member of Improve Baptist Church where she was very involved with children and youth ministries for many years. Miss Jim will be remembered for her dedicated service to education, the community and her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Paul Morris [a very distant cousin]; parents, Nathan and Ida Morris; three sisters, Leola Boone, Marilyn Jean Thompson, and Helyn Watts; and three brothers, Rube Morris, Joe Morris, and Jack Morris.
Miss Jim is survived by two daughters, Paula (Gerald) Haddox and Pam (Tony) Thornton; a son, Art (Debbie) Morris; a brother, Gary (Mary) Morris; six grandchildren, Michael (Oksana) Thornton, Garrett (Laura) Haddox, Russell (Monica) Thornton, Brian Haddox, Drew (Brittany) Haddox, and Emily Thornton; ten great-grandchildren, Haley, Hunter, Brinlee, Presley, Addie, Audrey, Tehya, Oliver, Isaac, and Savannah; and a great-great-nephew, Gage Thompson.