David Ray Morris, 62 of Tightwad, MO went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 1st, 2021 at 11:37pm at KU Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving wife of almost 45 years and his 3 children.   The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO.  Funeral services will be 11:00AM Saturday, January 9, 2021 also at the Chapel.  Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, MO.  The family suggests memorial contributions to Souls Harbor Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

David was born on August 9,1958 to parents Richard and Carolyn Morris in Cabool MO. He was joined in marriage to Julia Kay Brisbin (Morris) on March 7, 1976 in Jackson County MO and it is a love that will surpass all time.

David will always be lovingly remembered by his 3 children: Michael Brisbin and wife Shawna(Oak Grove, MO), David Morris (Clinton, MO) and Lorena Morris (Tightwad,MO).

He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Kaylynn Nau (Daniel) Oak Grove, MO, Michelle Anderson (Jake) Belton MO, Meagan McDaniel (William) Finey MO, Elizabeth Davis (Tyler) Windsor MO, Brookelyn Morris, Bates City, MO,Austin Dunn (Shey) Bolivar MO, Kourtney Tennal (Dakota) Camp Lejuene, NC, and Jaxon Morris, Tightwad MO. Great Grandchildren: Ashlynn Anderson, Arieanna Davis, June McDaniel, Makynzie Davis, Jesse Nau and Joseph McDaniel.

David is also survived by his siblings, Connie Darr, Alan Morris, Del Morris, Roger Morris and Ladina Miller. He is survived by many nephews, nieces, family and friends.

David spent over 30 years driving a front loader truck.. He used to say he was a garbologist! He recently retired on August 21, 2020. David enjoyed woodworking, collecting coins, fishing, working puzzles, quilting, spending time with family and drinking coffee in the morning with his mother in law, Linda Faulkenberry, sister in law Lisa Faulkenberry and his loving wife Julia.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Con and Dixie Wooldridge and Leonard & Lois Morris. Just recently Linda Smith and Melody Zoch Yurchak.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.