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Kenneth Wayne Morris, Sr.
(August 20, 1941 – December 4, 2009)

Kenneth Wayne Morris, Sr. 68, passed away peacefully in the early afternoon of December 4, 2009 surrounded by his family at his home in Amite. He was born in the Woodland Community August 2, 1941. Mr. Wayne served as a Deacon of Kedron Baptist Church, a graduate of SLU with a degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision, and was a retired dairy farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cora Strahan Morris, Amite; 3 daughters, Debra Morris Pizza and husband Joey, Hammond, Donna Morris, Amite, and Kim Morris Sims and husband Shane, Brandon, MS; 12 grandchildren, John, Joede & Little Joey Pizza, Ricky LeBlanc, Gabbie Morris, Trey, III, Kaitlin, Nicole, & Austin Morris, TJ, Tyler Grace and Baby Sims; numerous niece & nephews.

Preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Wayne Morris, Jr.; parents, Alton and Alma Lee Sharkey Morris; 2 brothers, Alton Morris, Jr. and Danny Morris.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, December 6. 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Kedron Baptist Church from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Jake Williams officiating. Interment in the Kedron Cemetery.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind to Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bill Hood Chevrolet.

Pray for this sweet family.  Wayne fought a long hard battle.  He’s now in his heavenly home!