Morris Lawrence East died on April 30, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 19, 1938, in Hackberry, La., where he lived until he joined the Army in 1955. Morris served with distinction in Army Intelligence throughout the world, including stints in Afghanistan, Italy, Germany, France, and tours in Vietnam, and retired at the rank of Sargent First Class. During his military service he received the Meritorious Service Medal and was part of a unit that received the Meritorious Unit Commendation for intelligence efforts in the Gulf of Tonkin. After retiring with 20 years of service, he moved his family to Baton Rouge where he and his wife attended LSU. After graduating LSU, he went to work for the Louisiana Department of Education. During his 20 year career with the state, he served in a variety of administrative roles. A lifelong learner, Morris went through the LSU Paralegal Program, took language classes, photography classes and even dance classes with his wife of over 47 years. A devoted public servant, Morris dedicated his time and talents to numerous civic causes and political campaigns throughout his life. He was also a devout Roman Catholic who served in a variety of leadership and ministry positions in all of the churches he attended. Morris is survived by his wife Rebecca of Baton Rouge and his three children: Mary East Sanders of Zachary, Charles East and his wife Jennifer of Milton, Ga., and Susan East Nelson and her husband Danny of Baton Rouge. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Joey, Lauren, Samantha and Emily, who were a great source of pride and joy for him. Visitation will be held at St. Aloysius Catholic Church on Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 a.m. "“ 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass immediately following. His ashes will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in a ceremony later this year. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge, Volunteers In Public Schools, or the Christ the King Catholic Church Building Fund.
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