Mr. Willie C. Morris

MORRIS, Mr. Willie C. - Age 67, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015 at his residence. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 106 E. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Interment Sunset Hill Association, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Morris will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday. Mr. Willie C. Morris was born June 23, 1947 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Dollie Mae (Cox) Lyles and Ernest Morris Sr. He was a resident of Flint, Michigan and employed by Mass Transportation Authority (MTA). Willie graduated from Flint Northern High School. He enjoyed playing Chess and watching movies. Willie was know for his sense of style, quick wit and sense of humor. Mr. Willie C. morris leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Marion Morris; 4 children, Tyrone Morris, Micheal Morris, all of Flint, Rachun (Anthony) Caldwell of Cleveland, OH and Sonja Beene of South Pittsburg, TN; 3 step-children, Jermaine Morris, Jaquita Kellum, and Lisa Morris; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; mother, Dollie Mae Lyles of Flint; 3 sisters, Barbara (Curtis) Spence, Joyce Lyles and Doris Morris of Oakland, CA; a host of nieces and nephews; 6 aunts, Lucy White, Betty Lamar, Willie Ann Cox, Christeen Cox, Jewel and Arlene Cox; uncle, Frank Harper Jr; 6 sisters-in-law, Gloria Blacksure, Jackie Younger, Lois Driver, Ledora (Morris) Davis, Deb (Michael) Lyles and Quincy (Zachery) Lyles; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Gayle Johnson, Sandy Brown, both of Flint and special cousin, Walter James Morris of Pine Bluff, AR. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Morris Sr; step-father, Joe Lyles; brother, Earnest Morris Jr; grandmother, Betty Cox; grandfather, Mack Cox. The family of Mr. Willie C. Morris "Tata" wishes to thank everyone for the love and support during our time of bereavement. Knowing that one day, everyone will cross the same threshold. It is comforting to know that in our time of need, there are special people like you.

Mr. Willie C. Morris

June 23, 1947 - March 6, 2015