Aaron Brown “Buddy” Morris, III

February 07, 1942 – June 16, 2021

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7.

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grand-father. Aaron Brown “ Buddy” Morris, III a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Fluker, LA passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021 at the age of 79. He bravely fought a 3 year battle with cancer and beat many odds against this disease. He was a pharmacist and successful businessman in the Kentwood community. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eleanor Holden Morris; his daughter Ellen Morris VandeVuss and husband Jason; 4 grandchildren, Peyton, Parker, Adeline and Ainsley Grace VandeVuss; two sisters, Elizabeth Morris Matteson and Mary Morris Porter; 3 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Brown “AB” and Elizabeth McGlohn “Bess” Morris. Visitation at First Baptist Church of  Kentwood from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Dr. Jason McNaughten. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church or the Richard Murphy Hospice House 1109 S. Chestnut St. Hammond, LA 70403 or http://www.richardmurphyhospice.com. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.