Mr. Herbert Morris, Sr.

December 30, 1926 - January 18, 2021

Herbert D. Morris 12/30/1926 - 01/18/2021 A kind, patient and gentle soul, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 94 years. He was born on December 30, 1926 to the late Willie and Alberta (Morris) Baker in Clio, Alabama of Barbour County. Being raised by his grandparents, Alto and Carrie Morris, he grew up attending Barbour County Public Schools. He was married to Eva M. Green on June 8, 1946. Their union was blessed with 16 children. Herbert believed in hard work. Growing up on the farm, he was a share cropper. As an adult, he worked as a Gyppo Logger (Lumberjack) in the Saw Mill Industry, General Motors and H & L Construction. Most of all, Herbert was a prayer warrior in his church ministry and always on time. He grew up singing Gosper Quartet Songs in church. He was a faithful member of Made In His Image Church where the pastor is Herbert Morris, Jr. He was a keeper of God’s House and the grounds where he kept the lawn and landscape immaculate. He loved gardening and outdoor fishing. Herbert was a great man who loved God! One of the best cooks ever! The family will miss stopping by on occasion or holiday for one of his finest meals prepared. His family and the community loved his “Delicious Sweet Potato Pies”. Herbert leaves to cherish his memory, his precious wife, Eva M. Morris; his loving children, Eva (Windell) Comer, Herbert (Beverly) Morris, Bessie (Melvin) McKandes, Jr., Elease (Cecil) Watson, Mark Morris, Jerry (Jeannie) Morris, Willie Morris, Rickey (Rebecca) Morris, Sr., Julia Gardner, Doris Morris, Don (Kathy) Morris, Michael Morris and Jacqueline (Brent) Collins, Jr.; two daughters-in-law, Annette Morris and Diana Morris; 71 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, including the Scott and Eutsey families of Trenton, NJ and the Walker and White family of Miami, FL; special friends, Mr. Mitch of Troy, AL and his fishing buddy, Robert Lee Thomas of Saginaw. Mr. Morris is preceded in death by his parents, Alberta (Morris) Dawkins; his son, Lewis Morris, daughters, Carolyn Caperton and Vera Baker; brother, Fulton Eutsey; sister, Ruthie M. Baker; sisters-in-law, Vassie Eutsey, Mammie Robinson, Annie (Leroy) White-Walker; brothers-in=law, Robert and L.R. Green; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will take place from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Made in His Image C. O. G. I. C., 623 Webber Street, Saginaw, Michigan 48601. A private funeral service will be held. Pastor Herbert Morris officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48601.