Dearest Morris Family, 
Where do I begin to tell what all of you taught me when I was Ruth's best friend. 
Your parents taught me the importance of laughter and love of family. I can't imagine how much you miss them and over the decades how I still miss all of you. 
My life is still full of so many sweet memories of my teenage years because each of you. Ruth you taught me how to have a sister in you and siblings.  Your Mom taught me to sew and not only how to eat biscuits and gravy but how to make them too.
But your Dad taught me that a father could be fun, make you laugh and still be respected. I think each of you gave me life lessons I cherish even now.
I will forever think of Earlena and Tommie as my second parents. And each of you as the family that taught me laughter, love, and to never let the small things matter.
Xoxo Nanette Seda

Grandpa used to tell me all of the jokes in the news paper and he would make me a cup of hot tea every morning

This picture of Tommie was taken on December 30, 2022 at his home in Banning, CA. We planned to go out to lunch, but when we (Steve my husband and I) arrived my dad just wanted to Del Taco.  Ruth and I picked up Del Taco and shared a meal at the dining room table.

This is one of my favorite pictures of me and my dad, it was taken about 6 years ago.

Look how happy Tommie and Wanda are, sharing a dance and laugh! This picture was taken at Tommie's 85th surprise birthday party.

My dad loved to dance and at his surprise 85th birthday we made sure that there was music there for dancing.

One of my favorite pictures is of Tommie dancing with Jackie (his grandson Steven's wife on their wedding day. Tommie sure did love to dance, and check out his style, western suit, bolo tie, cowboy boots and don't forget about that most important pen in his shirt pocket.

My dad told me that he needed to marry my mom right then or someone else would have. Mom was still in high school and only 18 years old.

They sure did love each other.

Virginia

My niece Laura posted this on social media years ago, and it really captures my dad, western snap dress shirt, pen in pocket, coffee cup in hand and a baseball cap in his later years. And, of course his smile.

We miss you dad.
Virginia

I'm so happy that your family was able to plan this special surprise birthday party and that you were able to visit with family (your cousins), and friends.
Dad keep singing and dancing and your 3 girls will be okay, we love you and we miss you.
Virginia

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Tommie Ray Morris

December 30, 1934 – September 21, 2023

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