R.G. Morris (Plainview)

R.G. Morris, 86, of Petersburg passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Petersburg with Rev. John Blythe officiating. Interment will follow in Petersburg Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Visitation for family and friends will be held Monday, July 11, 2011 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Morris was born March 10, 1925 in Matador to Robert and Minnie Morris. He grew up and attended schools in Flomot. He married Twila Sanders on July 31, 1946 in Lockney. Mr. Morris was drafted into the United States Army during WWII. He served in the 69th Division overseas in Germany and France. He returned home after the war and began farming. He moved to Petersburg in 1953 and continued farming for all these years. Mr. Morris loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed working with wood and metal and made spurs and metal art. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Petersburg, Odd Fellows Lodge, Plainview RSVP and Senior Citizens and was named Petersburg Citizen of the year. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife: Twila Morris of Petersburg; three sons: Jack Morris and wife Linda of Plainview, Roger Morris and wife Liz of Graham and Vinoka Morris and wife Melanie of Petersburg; one sister: Ruby Owen and husband Homer of Waco; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The Family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church of Petersburg, P.O. Box 190, Petersburg, TX 79250. Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.