Michael Ross Morris
Michael Ross Morris, 80, of Waynesburg, entered Heaven Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, in Washington Health System.
Mike was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy; three daughters, Emily (Joel) Blosser, Amy (Mark) Phillips, and Michael (Mike) Sormanti; as well as a grandson, Miles Blosser.
Mike spent his whole life in Greene County and was proud of it. He was born at home on the family farm in Waynesburg February 7, 1943.
He was known for his strong work ethic, which he applied to his career at Sun Chevrolet as a parts manager until he retired.
He discovered a love for golf in his 50鈥檚, and spent many Saturdays practicing his swing and his swear words at Rohanna鈥檚 Golf Course, which inspired his daughters to never stop learning new things.
Mike was also a talented musician who taught himself to play the bass guitar. He and his brothers, Donovan and Shane, toured as The Morris Bros Band. Then Mike played stints with Country Cookin鈥� and Sweet Creek. After retiring from professional gigs, he continued to bless his fellow congregants as a member of the Oak View United Methodist Church Praise Team.
Mike loved Merle Haggard, the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and his cat, Fleury. Most of all though, he loved his family 鈥� especially his wife, 鈥淏oog鈥�, whom he was married to for 55 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold 鈥淎ce鈥� Morris; mother, Dorothy May Morris; brothers, Donovan 鈥淗.D.鈥� Morris and Shane Austin Morris.
He adored his sisters, Dena Shultz and Terry Orrahood, both of Waynesburg. He was a beloved brother-in-law to Patricia Hougland, Sharon (David) Knisely, Karen (David) Bosworth, Robin (Ron) Rose, Sam (Michelle) Simpson and Bob (Joyce) Simpson, all of Waynesburg. His family also extended to many cousins, nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 10, in Oak View United Methodist Church in Waynesburg. All friends and family are welcome. Lunch will be served. Burial will be private at the Morris Family Cemetery in Waynesburg.
Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Waynesburg, 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, Shane M. Ayers, director, was entrusted with his arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at milliken-throckmortonfh.com