Obituary for Henry "Sonny" Morris
Henry Louis “Sonny” Morris, age 90 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away November 24, 2022 at home surrounded by family.
He was born on May 16, 1932 in Jefferson City, the son of Henry and Vivian (Vehlewald) Morris. He was married on May 28, 1983 in Jefferson City, to Janice “Jan” Conley-Harms.
A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Sonny graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1950.
He began his career at First Gold Cup Bakery which he worked for 21 years. Sonny then went on to work 29 years for State Printing with the Office of Administration as a printing service representative retiring in 1997. During his lifetime, Sonny also held many part-time jobs, amongst them being a driver for Mike Kehoe Capital City Ford.
Sonny was a member of the Lutheran faith attending several services throughout Jefferson City. He was also a member of Sons of the American Legion with the Jefferson City Roscoe Enloe Post 5 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2693.
Sonny was an avid sports fan. He coached and played softball, and rarely missed watching a St. Louis Cardinals or Kansas City Chiefs game. Some of Sonny’s favorite memories include playing horseshoes, bowling and playing cards with his family. He cherished time with his children and grandchildren; attending every sporting event and was the family’s number one fan.
When Sonny wasn’t working, you could find him traveling the world with his wife, Jan. They traveled to all 50 states, six provinces of Canada, Panama Canal, parts of Mexico and Central America and always brought home a souvenir. He thought it was such a thrill to travel to places that he studied about in school.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 39 years, Jan Morris of Jefferson City; children, Debbie Reynolds of Holts Summit, Rick Morris (Chris) of Holts Summit, Craig Conley (Leslie) of Estes Park, Co. and Lori Conley-Jaegers (Chris) of Holts Summit; brother, Ken Morris of Jacksonville, Tx.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jewell “Joe” Phelps; daughter, Pam Carrender; son, Keith Morris; son-in-law, Rex “Wayne” Reynolds; daughter-in-law, Tina Morris; sister, Shirley Clarke (Bob); sister-in-law, Sandi Morris and great-granddaughter, Sloane Reynolds.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Solid Rock Church. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Joe Skiles officiating. Graveside services will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
He was born on May 16, 1932 in Jefferson City, the son of Henry and Vivian (Vehlewald) Morris. He was married on May 28, 1983 in Jefferson City, to Janice “Jan” Conley-Harms.
A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Sonny graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1950.
He began his career at First Gold Cup Bakery which he worked for 21 years. Sonny then went on to work 29 years for State Printing with the Office of Administration as a printing service representative retiring in 1997. During his lifetime, Sonny also held many part-time jobs, amongst them being a driver for Mike Kehoe Capital City Ford.
Sonny was a member of the Lutheran faith attending several services throughout Jefferson City. He was also a member of Sons of the American Legion with the Jefferson City Roscoe Enloe Post 5 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2693.
Sonny was an avid sports fan. He coached and played softball, and rarely missed watching a St. Louis Cardinals or Kansas City Chiefs game. Some of Sonny’s favorite memories include playing horseshoes, bowling and playing cards with his family. He cherished time with his children and grandchildren; attending every sporting event and was the family’s number one fan.
When Sonny wasn’t working, you could find him traveling the world with his wife, Jan. They traveled to all 50 states, six provinces of Canada, Panama Canal, parts of Mexico and Central America and always brought home a souvenir. He thought it was such a thrill to travel to places that he studied about in school.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 39 years, Jan Morris of Jefferson City; children, Debbie Reynolds of Holts Summit, Rick Morris (Chris) of Holts Summit, Craig Conley (Leslie) of Estes Park, Co. and Lori Conley-Jaegers (Chris) of Holts Summit; brother, Ken Morris of Jacksonville, Tx.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jewell “Joe” Phelps; daughter, Pam Carrender; son, Keith Morris; son-in-law, Rex “Wayne” Reynolds; daughter-in-law, Tina Morris; sister, Shirley Clarke (Bob); sister-in-law, Sandi Morris and great-granddaughter, Sloane Reynolds.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Solid Rock Church. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Joe Skiles officiating. Graveside services will be held at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary, 915 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101.