Richard Burke Morris
Richard Burke Morris, age 84, of the North Adams Home, formerly of Quincy, died on Monday, April 18, 2011 in the Home. He was born on June 15, 1926 in Quincy, IL the son of Richard & Martha (Granacher) Morris.
Richard was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Richard was a barber in Palmyra for many years.
Richard is survived by numerous cousins and other relatives throughout the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church by Msgr. Michael Kuse. Visitation will be held on Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the services at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
I want to express my deepest sadness as the departure if this great man and hero. I had the honor of meeting him when I worked at Good Samaritan Home in 2003. Mr. Morris gave me constant encouragement as I began my life. He was an inspiration. I only hope that the I can measure up to the greatness of him and his generation.
Kind regards,
Mark Wasmundt