Robert James Morris Sr.
September 23, 1930 - October 11, 2020
Robert James Morris Sr. was born on September 23, 1930 in Carthage, Mississippi to the union of Louis Eddie and Martha Morris. He was second to the youngest of ten children. On September 10, 1960, Robert and Bettie Wilder united in holy matrimony. Into that union five children were born. Fond memories of Robert Sr. were, his love of music, the blues, jazz, and R&B; his calm, quiet demeanor and quick wit; and most of all, his genuine love for his children and family. On October 11, 2020, Robert James Morris Sr. fell asleep in death. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Bettie Morris; his youngest daughter, Venus Morris; parents, Louis Eddie and Martha Morris; and eight siblings. Robert leaves to cherish his loving memories, sister: Betty Jean Matlock; daughters: Gloria Broomfield (Cornell), Vanessa Morris, Phyllis Johnson (Ulysses), Rose Caridine-Burke (Will) and Marie Nicholson; son: Robert James Morris Jr.; one nephew and two nieces whom he raised as his own children: Keith Wilder (Leisa), Sally Wilder-Osby and Chenay Wilder; one sister-in-law, 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Robert James Morris Sr. was born on September 23, 1930 in Carthage, Mississippi to the union of Louis Eddie and Martha Morris. He was second to the youngest of ten children. On September 10, 1960, Robert and Bettie Wilder united in holy matrimony.... View Obituary & Service Information