Joe Thomas Morris

Joe T. Morris, 86, of Boca Raton, Florida, and formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 in Boca Raton. He was born on October 13, 1926 in Ohio County, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Geneva Shown Morris.

Joe was a World War II Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a Buick dealer in Hartford, Kentucky, but was best known as the owner of Morris Motors, the Volkswagen dealership in Bowling Green Kentucky for several years. He and his wife retired in 1973, they both earned their Bachelor’s degrees from Western Kentucky University. They travelled extensively in their motor home during their retirement years having visited all 50 states, as well as Mexico and Canada. He also enjoyed travelling in Europe – in fact, he celebrated his 80th birthday while touring France.

Joe had a special gift for encouraging people and bringing out the best in them. He was a father figure to two young men whom he called his “boys”, Jerry McKinney and Jimmie Duvall. Both were new to the auto business when he met them and he taught them by example the kind manner of dealing with his staff and customers.

Joe easily made friends and was loved by many here in Florida as well. He was always so kind and polite to everyone.

Joe is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nadine Boyd Morris. He is further survived by five nieces: Dr. Paula Wheeler (Mark) of Owensboro, KY, Charla Malaney (Frank) of New Brunswick, GA, Dorothy Root of Eddyville, KY Naomi Bilbro of Apollo Beach, FL, and Annette Carter (Ralph) of Portland, TN plus a host of friends who will miss his warm smile and pleasant demeanor.

A Memorial Service will take place on Tuesday, January 8 from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton FL 33432 561-395-1800

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to: Church Universal and Triumphant, 9613 Knuth Road, Boynton Beach FL 33436