Alton Arthur Morris

December 30, 2016

Alton Arthur Morris (Cowboy) passed away December 26, 2016. Alton was born to Johnnie and Mary Elma Morris in Jay Florida on September 16, 1943.

Cowboy is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Mary Elma Morris; one son, Alton Arthur Morris Jr.; one grandson, Steven Lee Morris; and one brother, Preston Wayne Morris.

He is survived by three daughters, Angie Dybowski (Tim), Tammy Gresham (Randy) And Sarah Ogle (Bryan); one sister, Vivian Joiner; two brothers, Ronnie Morris and Mason Morris (Debra); five granddaughters; four grandsons; and 10 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Cowboy retired from Scott Paper Company after 22 years of service. He worked for Cambells Sand & Gravel up until fully retiring. Cowboy loved camping, fishing and hunting and spending time with his many family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Jay Funeral Home. Grave side services will be held at Sardis Baptist Church off of Sardis Church Road.

Pallbearers will be Cowboy’s nephews and cousins, Lee Roy Peacock, Sammy Lowry, Curt Lowry, Frank Lowry, Mickey Diamond, Rusty Peacock, Ray Morris, Jeremy Morris and Shannon Joiner pulling boat.

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  1. Sherry Bloodsworth on January 5th, 2017 1:43 pm

    RIP sir. Gone but not forgotten!