Robert Nathan Morris

Robert Nathan Morris of Centreville, MD died, with his family present at the Shock Trauma, University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore, MD on Sunday, September 18, 2005. He was 74. Born April 18, 1931 in Smithville, MD, he was the son of the late Nathan and Edith Thomas Morris. The family moved to Queenstown, MD and he graduated from Centreville High School in the Class of 1949. He excelled in sports while in high school and was offered a professional baseball contract to play with the Philadelphia Athletics, however he chose not to. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. During his career he worked for Asplundh Tree Service for over 30 years and retired as general foreman. He also worked part time at the Prime Outlets for 13 years. On December 24, 1989 he married the former Jean Davis of Centreville, MD. Mr. Morris was always involved in baseball, watching, playing or coaching. He was elected into the Maryland State Softball A.S.A. Hall of Fame. He was competitive in all sports and enjoyed playing cards, loved gospel music, spending time with his dog, Byler and traveling by car. He was a member of the Kent Island American Legion, Post # 278 and the Kent Island United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Morris is survived by three sons, R. Tracy Morris of Chestertown, MD, R. Keith Morris of Easton, MD and R. Kenny Morris of Edgewater, MD; a step-son, Wally Davis of Centreville, MD; a step-daughter, Susan Worm of Centreville, MD; two brothers, William E. Morris and Thomas Morris, both of Queenstown, MD; three sisters, Catherine Morris of Centreville, MD, Shirley Gardner of Grasonville, MD and Gloria Jones of Queen Anne, MD and nine grandchildren, Lindsay Hause of Towson, Lacy Morris and Jenna Morris, both of Chestertown, MD, Shelby Morris of Easton, MD, Zachary Morris, Justin Morris and Marissa Morris, all of Edgewater, MD, Craig Lister and Beth Lister, both of Centreville, MD and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister, Betty O’Donnell. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2005 at the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P. A., Centreville, MD at 11:00 AM where friends and family may call on Thursday evening from 6 – 8 PM. Burial will be in the Maryland Veteran Cemetery, Beulah, MD. Memorial donations may be made to the Kent Island United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 308, Chester, MD 21619 or to the Goodwill Fire Company, Centreville, MD 21617.