Allen Leroy Morris
Allen Leroy Morris, 64, of Marietta, passed away on June 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 30, 1953 to the late Allen W. and Mary Almeda (Steinhoff) Morris of New Matamoras.
Allen is survived by his daughters Lisa Hawes (Larry), Jennifer Morris, his grandchildren Austin and Mykaela Handschumacher, Breanne Hawes and a longtime family friend Stephanie Cochran. He is also survived by his sisters Debbie Mincks (Larry) and Pam Coleman, his brother Lloyd Morris (Becky), several nephews, a great-nephew and a great-niece.
Allen was preceded death by his wife Tammy L. Morris on December 21,2016, his father Allen Morris, March 20, 1998 and mother Almeda Morris on October 1, 2014, brother William “Bill” Morris, December 3, 2004, and his paternal and maternal grandparents and one nephew Larry R. Mincks, Jr., December 5, 2015.
Allen owned and operated his own welding company Morris Welding Service for 30 plus years.
Allen enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events, NASCAR, Ohio State Football and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and teaching Austin how to weld.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, June 28th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor David Beaver officiating. Burial will follow in Muskingum Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning 2 pm Tuesday with the family present from 2 to 8 pm. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.