Donald Gene Morris

Donald Gene Morris, age 85, of Crockett passed away October 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1931 in Shuqualak, MS to parents, John Harvey Morris and Laurice V. Alford Morris.

He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Shrine, Youth Sports Organization, and the All Saints Episcopal Church. Don retired after 35 years from NASA.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Polly Morris; daughters, Lydonna Jennings, Polly Vee Morris-Israel and husband, Paul, Lydia Solomon and fiancée, Paul Goins, Terry Dixon and husband, Michael, and Carmody Quinn; son, Donald Morris; grandchildren, Jason Solomon, Leslie Henderson, Earnest Solomon, Emily Dixon and Andrew Dixon; great-grandchildren, Jamie Solomon, Isabella Solomon, Tyler Henderson and Brody Henderson; brothers, Jody H. Morris, Aubrey “Pinky”Morris, Jim Morris, and Gary Morris; sisters, Aura Myers and Rhydonna Pitts; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives; and his beloved Duff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Harvey and Laurice Morris; brothers, J. W. Morris, Kenneth Morris and Bill Morris; and sister, Maxine Garrett.

Funeral services for Donald Morris will be Monday, October 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the All Saints’ Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 9, 2016 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church after church services. Military graveside services will be Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. in the Houston National Cemetery.

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