Ronald William Morris ·

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Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Cass County Communication Network

Ronald William Morris, 77, of Onward, passed away Monday. October 28. 2024 at the Peabody Retirement Village in Manchester, Indiana.

Born January 8, 1947, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son William Kesling Morris and Ellen Mays Morris. Ron shared his birthday with Elvis Presley and loved his version of “Amazing Grace.”

Ron was a 1965 graduate of Lewis Cass High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Ron was a recipient of the Purple Heart, being honorably discharged from the 1st Infantry Division, 1st Squad, 4th Calvary A Troop 3rd Platoon. He was a proud member of Amvets.

Ron was lifelong member of the Onward Christian Church.

For many years, he worked for the United States Postal Service in Cincinnati, Ohio and Houston, Texas. After returning to Indiana, Ron worked at Square D in Peru before his retirement.

Ron loved riding motorcycles, sports cars and a good game of euchre. He was a very loving and supportive father who loved his family – especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by Adrian Morris, Kokomo, Sarah Elizabeth Morris-Head, Sugar Land, Texas; one sister, Cindy (Nathan) Dutch, Lucas, Kentucky; one brother-in-law, Steve Branch; grandchildren, Ava, Rylin, Kenleigh, Elizabeth, Victoria, and Isabella; one niece, Erica, Matthew, Drake, and Derick; and his former wife and the mother of his children, Ginger (Martinez) Morgan.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his son, Eric Anthony Morris, and siblings, Sue Branch and Mike Morris.

A memorial service celebrating Ron’s life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 in the Onward Christian Church with Pastor Rod Mason officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Prior to the service.

Burial, with full military honors, will follow in the Little Deer Cemetery in Onward.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Onward Christian Church or your favorite charity in memory of Ron.

You may share memories and offer condolences on his Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.