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Kenneth Morris Obituary
He died January 21, 2019, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Kenneth was born May 22, 1957, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Hoyt Morris and Shirley Weeks (Estes). He grew up in Lawrence and spent some time in the Ozark Mountains. He was a trim carpenter for multiple builders in Lawrence, KS.
Survivors include his children, Patricia (David) Roberts, Marcie (Ted) Wainright, Kenneth Conrad Morris, 6 grandchildren, Bronson, Brayden, Violet, George, Teddy and Graham. Mother, Shirley Weeks, Sisters, Joyce Stowe and Marsha Hanusek, Brother Keith Morris and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father Hoyt Morris, grandmother Mildred Pauline Estes, brother in law Ronald Stowe, and aunts Coleen Tabbert and Marlou Bateson.
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for Kenneth Morris
Iris
January 17, 2025
Thinking of you today!
Iris LaVern Mendell Miller
January 17, 2023
Gone way to soon, Rest in Peace !
Iris Mendell
January 17, 2021
Rest in Peace Kenneth!
Iris L Mendell
January 30, 2019
I'm so Sorry to Kenneth's family and friends for his loss. Love Iris
susan transmeier
January 27, 2019
So sorry for the loss. Sending prayers to the family and friends.
Teresa Cumpton
January 26, 2019
My heart goes out to the family. I always enjoyed the moments when were hanging out together. He was a good guy always willing to help if he could. You will be missed bro but at least no more pain. Soar with the eagles. Thanks for the good memories. R.I.P. Kenneth.
Mary Morris
January 25, 2019
Rest in peace cousin.
Anne Ray
January 25, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kenneth. He was a good guy and I spent fun filled weekends with him in Eudora. He was a blessing to me in times of need. God bless you Kenneth. Love Anne Ray
Jeri Long
January 24, 2019
Sorry to hear you have lost Kenneth, condolences from the Smart Family members/Jeri Long
Brenda Climer
January 24, 2019
To the family and friends of Kenneth- so sorry to hear about your loss. Sending my condolences. Bless you all
Mary Morris
January 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to Aunt Shirley, Joyce, Marsha,and Keith. Also to his daughters. I will always remember the great times we had growing up together. Love, your cousin, Mary Kathryn
Cherie Marshall
January 23, 2019
Prayers to everyone.Shirley I am so sorry he has past.I have a lot of old memories .that i will remember. He was a awnry kid when he was younger.he never put up w no one. Attitude .but he would help you if he could in any way.I wont be able to attend the funeral due to my health.but bless you all.
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