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Man Drowns In The Escambia River Near Century
December 27, 2016
The body of a 73-year old man was recovered Monday afternoon from the Escambia River.
Authorities said Alton Morris was fishing with his girlfriend from a dirt bank at Fischer Landing in Century when he somehow fell forward into the river just before 2 p.m.
His body was recovered about a mile down the river, past the Escambia River Bridge about 4 p.m.
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16 Responses to “Man Drowns In The Escambia River Near Century”
so sory for the families lost.i been knowing cowboy for a few years I met him at Williams lake he always reminded me of my dad. I loved him.he was fun and kind and a nice guy. So glad I met him. My heart broke when I heard this as I had just visited with him the day before at Williams. I’m so sad .lost a good friend I miss you cowboy!! Lake will never be the same without you.i always looked forward to seeing you.and he would call me whenever he went there. Miss you so much!!
@ Jeff Kelley – Stacy’s father was Alton Jr. who also passed away on Dec. 11th.
So sad to lose Alton Sr. now so shortly after his son’s death, just breaks my heart.
R.I.P Cowboy.. You have always been an awesome friend to my parents.. We will miss you dearly.. Prayers for your family and friends.. Fly High..
Stacy, I am so truly sorry for your losses! I remember your grandfather. Prayers…
So very very sad. My sympathies to family and friends. God Bless you. I lost my father also. Then my mother on the same day three years later. They live on through us and our families.
Stacy,
Your post broke my heart, I am so sorry for you and your family. Hopefully your pain is eased a little in knowing that they are now together in heaven. I will be praying for your family dear. God Bless you all.
This is heartbreaking my prayers are with his family and friends.God give them strength to endure this sad situation.
So sad, RIP sir. Prayers for your family.
Prayers for the family.
Jeff Kelly, This is Jr’s sister and Cowboys daughter. It was Alton Jr that you went to school with. Thank you all for the kind words of love
and comfort. I want to personally thank the search and rescue team for all their help in trying to find daddy. He was loved by so many and he will truly be missed. God Bless you all. With all our love from his three daughters Angie, Tammy & Sarah.
I worked with cowboy until he retired or they shut the woodlands operations down I think he was a fine man and I always had respect for him. We will continue to pray for you Stacy as well as your family.
Stacy…. I read your post and I was wondering if your dad’s name was Alton also?? I went to school with a Alton Morris but lost contact after that. I think he was from Jay best I remember. He would be around 44 or 45 yrs old. Sorry to hear about your dad and PawPaw. Prayers are with y’all
Thank you so much my family needs it idont know how much more we can take
What a sad thing to happen. Loosing your dad and your paw paw. My prayers are with you and the family.
This was my PawPaw my dad’s dad we lost my dad two weeks ago he died in his sleep and now my PawPaw please pray for my family
long time friend rip cowboy condolences to the family