BOB MORRIS
Bob Morris was on our July 1970 Roster. He served as our Vice President from 2000-2002 and as our President from 2002-2004. Sadly, Bob passed on May 1st, 2023. May this ole' soldier rest in peace. |
PHOTOS
 Platoon Leader Bob Morris and Holly Dickerson. This has been my Facebook Cover Photo since I joined Facebook around May of 2015. The picture was taken with a Kodak 126 Instamatic camera in 1969 and was one of many taken by the same camera during my a little over 3 years in Vietnam. It is my favorite picture out of around 300. The man on the right in the picture is Bob Morris who was a 2nd Lieutenant and my Platoon Leader at the time in Alpha Company, 2/501st, 101st Airborne Division (AMBL), 3rd Platoon, Infantry. We all called Bob, LT. |
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 1994 Kansas City Reunion Peyton Mullins, Bob Morris, Larry Hunter |
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 Bob Morris & Holly Dickerson |
 Bob and Pam |
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 Vow renewals on their 25th anniversary |
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 One of the last pics of when he was able to get out and go. He loved going shopping and then to eat. |
OBITUARY
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https://www.peopleschapelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Morris-63/#!/TributeWall Obituary for ROBERT HENRY MORRIS Robert Henry Morris, age 74, passed away peacefully at his residence Monday, May 1, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Bob, also known as Rocky, was born and raised in FT. Payne, Al. Bob graduated from FT Payne High School in 1966 and shortly after he was drafted. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served one tour in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. As a platoon leader he had a very special bond with “his men.” To this day those relationships still exist. Some have gone on before him, but they have now been reunited. During his military service he earned Bronze Star with Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star (which was awarded by Vietnamese government for rescuing some Vietnamese children), Combat Infantry Badge, Jump Badge, Army Commendation Medal with Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster. He had four stars signifying he was a participant in four campaigns during the war. He earned a Purple Heart and National Defense Service Ribbon. He had an Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle and Machine Gun Bars. A Jungle Expert Patch from Jungle school in Panama and a unit award of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palms. He also received a Vietnamese Unit award called “The Vietnam Unit Citation (Civil Actions). To know Bob was to love him. He had a passion for coaching sports. He coached his boys baseball and football and even coached when he didn’t have kids playing. His desire was to help at least one child. The truth is he made a difference in many lives in Vietnam, the ball field, and everywhere he went. He was President of the Hueytown Quarterback Club, not once, but twice, when his boys were in High School. He was an avid Alabama fan and dearly loved fishing. He retired from Dixie Nissan after 27 years of service. He treated his customers like family. He was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church and loved his church Family. He is preceded in death by his parents, RC and Louise Morris, his precious Aunt Lillian, his sister Lizzy and brothers Harold Newburn and RC Morris Jr. He is survived by the love of his life, his loving and devoted wife, Pam. They just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. He leaves behind his sons, Bobby (Emily) and Jonathan (Laura Jean); his fabulous grandchildren, Rob, Caroline, Will, Mason, and Josie Kate; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family; including his brother, Jim Christopher (Ann) of Daphne Alabama. He had so many friends that loved him and so many that have been here the last 18 months that there are too many to list. They know who they are, and we know he was thankful for all everyone has done. The last five years together, he stood beside Pam every second with breast cancer, then isolated due to Covid, straight into dementia and multiple physical conditions. As much as he will be missed, he is now healed and in the arms of Jesus. The best part is we know we will see him again. He was also past president of the Alpha Avengers Association and a member of the Hueytown American Legion. Pallbearers will be Cory Hardin, Matt Mitchell, Charlie Roberts, Jesse Brasher, Rob Morris, and Carey Hearn. Junior Pallbearers will be Will Morris and Mason Chancellor. The visitation will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Crossroad Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. The service will be at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Alabama National Cemetery with Military Honors at 1:15 PM. If you are planning to attend the Military Honors at the cemetery, please be there no later than 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alpha Avengers Association (24 Randal Dr, North Haven, CT 06473) or to Crossroad Baptist Church (744 Dee Hendrix Road, Hueytown, Al 35023) in his memory. If flowers are sent, please have them sent to the church the morning of the For those who will not be able to attend the service will be live streamed on Crossroad Baptist Church facebook page. Tuesday May 9th Crossroad Baptist Church 744 Dee Hendrix Road Hueytown AL 35023 Visitation 10:00-11:00 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. |
BURIAL
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| NOTES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS |
| Brian Eveleth - Bob has left a legacy that truly shows what a caring
father, husband and brother in arms should be. He will be missed by his
family, many friends as well as those of us from Alpha Company 2/501st,
101st division. Naomi & I extend our deepest sympathies to you and the
entire Morris family. |
| Ed Mitchell -Today I lost a dear friend, fellow officer, and
“brother”. Lieutenant Bob Morris was one of my Platoon Leaders in
Vietnam. A superb combat infantry leader, Bob led his men with a
“mission first, soldiers always” focus. I trusted his leadership on the
battlefield implicitly and his loyalty to me and his soldiers was
impeccable. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Bob’s wife,Pam and to
their family as well. Rest In Peace, Brave Warrior…we will one day
reunite together for an eternity. |
| Holly Dickerson - LT was a good leader who always projected confidence no matter how grave the circumstances were at the time and always walked that thin line of mission versus the safety of his men. In my three years in Vietnam I would have many direct leaders but none as good as LT. LT and I parted company in 1970. Even though we were apart I never forgot all of the tough times we had in the jungles of Vietnam and always wondered what happened to my good friend and LT. In 2016 we discovered each other through Facebook. LT and I relived some of our old times through Facebook and telephone calls. LT introduced me to his lovely wife Pam, by phone, and we became good friend on Messenger as well, I became a member of our old military unit’s Facebook group and found out that they had a reunion every other year. LT wanted me to come to the reunion in Gettysburg, June 2018, but I wasn’t sure. Pam convinced me that Judi and I should come to the reunion and we went. LT told me I better be there and to look out as he was going to give me the biggest bear hug I had ever had. After our arrival Judi and I were in the lobby of the huge hotel and a mutual friend went to get LT and Pam. As LT walked into the lobby our eyes met and it was just like it was 1969 again, as we both grinned and walked toward each other, LT grabbed me and put a big bear hug on me that I will never forget. I’m not a little guy but LT was bigger and put the squeeze on me and yes it felt like a bear had me. There were lots of good moments during the weekend including Judi playing the piano in the huge lobby and lots of old friends around the piano singing hymns with Pam and LT right in the middle of it all. The weekend ended but we have kept in touch through Facebook, Messenger and Phone. A few days ago I heard from Pam that LT was losing his battle with Dementia, a horrible disease that also took my father. Today we were all notified that LT (Bob) had joined Jesus In Heaven. He will be missed by many as he touched so many during his journey through this earthly life. I know that Bob is in the Best Place but ask for prayers for Pam and the family as the days ahead are sure to be tough. Goodbye Bob (LT) ole friend. I’ll see you again one day |