Carl Lee "Pop" Morris
March 10, 1927 ~ March 6, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Carl Lee “Pop” Morris, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2013 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born on March 10, 1927 in Clendenin, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Minnie Matheny Morris. Pop is survived by his son Daniel Morris (Linda) of Mechanicsville, MD., 2 grandchildren; Sean Morris (Susan), Kyle Morris, 2 great grandchildren Aidan and Owen Morris. Carl is preceded in death by his siblings; William Morris of Charleston WV, Mark Morris of Myrtle Beach, SC., Virginia and Fred Morris of Clendenin, WV.
Mr. Morris served in the United States Navy on the USS Sergeant Bay CVE 83 from 1945 to 1947. Carl moved from Clinton, MD to St. Mary’s County in 1971. He worked as a Tile and marble mechanic retiring on March 10, 1995. Pop loved old cars, reading his bible, and spending time with his grandsons, great grandsons. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be Sean Morris, Kyle Morris, John Shea, Joseph Lathroum, Patrick Blair, and Tommy Greenwell. Honorary Pallbearer will be David Gainer. Contributions may be made to the Blue Knights P.O. Box 1498 La Plata, MD 20646 for the benefit of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
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“Our sincerest sympathy to all the family and friends of Mr. Morris. He was such a great person and was dearly loved as a resident of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. We will truly miss him alot. May he now rest in peace and God bless him for all his kindness and concern for others, especially for being such a wonderful friend to George daily. I thank God for the privelege I had to help take care of him when he first came to the Charlotte Hall Nursing Home and have many great memories of him. Thank you to the family for sharing him with us and be assured of our thoughts and prayers. “
“Danny, Linda and family, I did not have the pleasure of knowing Carl. However, if the son is a reflection of the father, Pops was truly extraordinary. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.”
“Sorry to hear of the passing of Carl, a good man. His was a long life filled with many friends.”
“So sorry for your loss. Carl was a sweet and thoughtful man. I always enjoyed being around him. He could always boost up my spirits with his kind words. He will be missed.”
“Our memories of Carl will always make us smile. We’re thinking of you all and we too share this great loss. “
“It is always a sad day when we lose a parent. Cheryl & I will say a prayer to help take his soul into heaven. God bless.”
“Carl was a very sweet and kind gentleman. My husband Bill enjoyed visiting him at the Veteran’s home. They had many good conversations. Now they are together. “
“Carl, Linda and family – my deepest sympathy for your loss. Carl was a kind, thoughtful and wonderful friend to many of us at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He always had a smile on his face and cheerful words for his fellow veterans and staff. Memories of your Pop and God’s loving grace will see you through. “
“Thoughts and prayers to all the family during this difficult time.”
“To the Morris Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Danny, I was so sad to hear about your father. Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you Dan, Linda, Sean, Kyle and your entire family on the loss of “Pop”, he was a kind and wonderful man and will be missed. May he rest in the peace of our Lord. “
“”Pop” will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.”
“Sean and Family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family! It is never easy to loose a loved one, may all the wonderful memories you have help ease the pain of your loss. Tommy and Rose Goldsborough “
“As the time passes, you will gradualy move towards the day when the comfort of memories is greater than the sorrow of your loss. Life is a blend of love and loss, but love is always stronger…Love lives on forever. Your Dad will forever feel the love in your hearts. Prayers ~”
“Dan & family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“Danny and Family: Extending my heartfelt sympathy during this sorrowful time. I’ve heard many stories about “Pop” during the years, and I know he was loved and will be greatly missed. God Bless. “
“You have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time, and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
” Dan and family I am so sorry to hear about Carl he was a very Loving person that I got to meet when I had Bay Video always had a sweet word to say and a smile on his face so glad I got to see you both at the Fire house ..Keeping you all in my prayers “
“We are so sorry hear of Carl’s passing. No matter when we saw him he always had a smile and was always so cheerful. He was such a wonderful person and will be truely missed. Danny, Linda, Sean, Kyle and your entire Family our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Treasure all of the beautiful memories which will help you through each day to come.”
“Dan, Linda, Sean and Kyle my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. I pray that God will heal your hearts and souls. Pop was special, there is no doubt. He was a real campaigner and gave the best hugs! All those who knew him on any level were blessed. Dale and I both send our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers. “
“”Whatever you do,work at it with all your heart,as working for the Lord,not for men,since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.It is the Lord Christ you are serving”. Colossians 3:23-24 Carl served God and country. What a wonderful life of integrity,compassion,courage and unselfishness-a life whose values are still alive in the character and actions of his children and grandchildren. The world is a better place because of Carl.”
“We were so saddened by the news on Pops passing. Please know you stay in our hearts and prayers. Mary Burke-Russell and Dad, Tom Burke “
“To the Morris family, there is never a good time to loose a parent. It all happens in God’s time but death can not take away all the lovely memories you have of your Father. May God bless you and keep you in his arms during this time.”
“Dan and Family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know the family is in our thoughts”
“Dan, Linda, Sean, Kyle and family, So sorry for your loss. Keep your wonderful memories of “Pop” close to your heart and he will always be with you. Thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Carl always brought joy to my day when our paths crossed. He was a kind and gentle man. I pray God will wrap His loving arms around your family and embrace you with His peace during this season of loss.”
“Ed and I enjoyed seeing Carl every Sunday at the “coffee bar” before Sunday School. He was a friendly man and we are blessed to have known him.”
“With thoughts and prayers to the Morris family, Carl was a very special friend and a fine Christian man. He shared his faith with many. We will miss his smile and friendly visits. May your good memories bring you much comfort.”
“Very sorry to hear of your loss. Carl always had a kind word to say to anyone. It was a pleasure to have known him and I’ll always remember the interesting conversations we had together. “