John Joseph Morris

John J. Morris, 86 formerly of Kansas City, MO, retiring to Lake Viking in Northwest Missouri in 2000, passed away on June 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1934 to Arthur J. Morris & Margaret M. (Bresnahan) Morris in Kansas City, Missouri. A proud brothers boy attended De La Salle High School, class of 1952. His entire working life was in the printing and publishing field. In 1955 Jack married Pauline Richey. 9 children, 25 grandchildren, and 13 great- grandchildren were the result of this marriage. Pauline died in 1984.

In 1989 Jack married Sue Cox and she survives him. Other survivors include children, John (Katy) Morris, Timothy (Kathy) Morris, Kevin Morris, Kathleen (Craig) Lay, Paula (Rich) Lorino, Nancy Corkill, Edward (Annette) Morris, William (Kristi) Morris; stepdaughter, Donna Stevenson; 12 step- grandchildren and 9 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded by son, Daniel Morris, in 1993 and stepson,Gene Brenner, in 2017.

Private family services were held and a public celebration of life will be held June 24, 6pm to 9pm at the

Knights of Columbus Hall, 5111 E 112 Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64137. In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to Building Fund, Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 409 S. Main, Gallatin, MO, 64640 or the charity of your choosing. Condolences may be offered to www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com.