Russell Edward Morris

June 26, 1933 — November 12, 2014

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Russell Edward Morris, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2014, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospice, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids by Pastors Paul and Gayle Wilcox. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, rural Toddville, Iowa.

Russell was born June 26, 1933, the son of Elzy and Irene (Wright) Morris on the family farm west of Toddville. He married Marjorie Lee Morningstar on June 16, 1955. They made their home in Cedar Rapids. Russ loved his family, farming and fixing things. He was employed full time as an accountant, but he especially enjoyed “hobby” farming with his brother, Rol. Russell was a member of Toddville American Legion Post #674, and a member of the Otter Creek Lions for over 20 years.

Russell is survived by his loving wife, Marge; his children, Dan (Shirley) Morris, Brenda Borden, Paul (Robin) Morris, and Karla Morris; five grandchildren, Angie (Billy) Hallam, Sean (Amanda) Starr, Jennie Morris, Harmony (Aaron) Gerhardt, and Zephyr Borden; six great-grandchildren, and one more on the way.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Brent Richard Morris; his parents; and his brother and best friend, Roland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Matthew 25 in Cedar Rapids, or to Lovely Lane United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.

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