Lawrence ‘Wayne’ Morris, devoted to family
Lawrence “Wayne” Morris, 76, of Lewes Beach went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born March 26, 1944, son of the late Lawrence C. “Dutch” and Elizabeth (Clark) Morris of Bowers Beach.
Wayne retired from Eastern Shore Natural Gas after 42 dedicated years as transmission project coordinator. Upon retiring, he became a snowbird and enjoyed winters in Florida. He was a faithful member of Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown, liked playing golf, watching NASCAR, and playing shuffleboard. He enjoyed spending time with his furever friend Moses, who passed away June 25, 2020. Moses was a great companion to Wayne and brought him much joy. Above all, he cherished time spent with those he held most dear. Wayne was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers: Coleman and William; and his sisters: Wanda and Jean. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Rizzo) Morris of Lewes; his children: Melanie Patrick of Austin, Texas, Jason Morris of Dover and Tara Troise of Rehoboth Beach; and his grandchildren: Bailey Morris, Vincent Troise and Liam Troise.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Due to the dangers associated with the spread of COVID-19, all attendees shall always wear a mask and maintain social distancing while attending any aspect of the funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Wayne’s memory to Delaware Alzheimer’s Association, 108 North Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947, or Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please visit Wayne’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
