William (“Bill”) Morris
William (“Bill”) Morris, 68, passed away October 13, 2018 at his home. Bill battled numerous medical issues the last 6 ½ years and he fought a courageous battle to the very end. His wife of 41 years, JoAnn, was at his side through everything. Time and again, when some of the critical care doctors had no hope…they did. JoAnn and Bill never gave up and together, they overcame numerous set-backs and faced each medical crisis with a tremendous love for each other.
Prior to Bill becoming disabled in April, 2012, he was working for the City of League City, Parks & Recreation dept. Bill always loved his job and the people he worked with quickly became family. They were all a special group of people that he dearly loved.
Bill proudly and honorably served his Country in the U.S. Army for 6 years in the 1970’s. After basic training, he was stationed at an Army base in Germany….high on a mountain. His tour in Germany was always something that Bill treasured and spoke of often. After Germany, Bill came back to the states and completed the remainder of his 6 years of service, at the Army base in Salinas, California.
Bill loved hunting & fishing and had many good times with family and friends over the years. When he became so ill that he could no longer do those things, he enjoyed listening to the fishing and hunting stories from family, as well as his best friend, Todd.
A very special thank you goes to Bill’s full-time caregiver, Shon, who took care of him for the last 2 ½ years, while JoAnn was at work. Shon took excellent care of Bill and she has been a blessing in our lives.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn (Keller) Morris and Reece Morris and his only sister, Kathie Morris, as well as several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Morris. JoAnn & Bill were never blessed with children, but both enjoyed spending time with family. Over their 41 years of marriage, they enjoyed many good times just seeing one another and enjoying a meal together. Bill loved JoAnn’s family as he did his own and he leaves behind very special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joddie & Ann Witte, Mary Witte, Juanita & Wesley Sweet, Andy & Rene Witte and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5pm on Saturday, October 27,2018 at Crowder Funeral Home, located at 1645 East Main St., League City, TX. Guests are welcome to come to a reception following the service and the location address will be provided at the close of the service.
JoAnn,
The Hebert family would like to express our sincere condolences. You and Bill were a very special couple and you have been a consummate example of what love and commitment truly is. You are in my prayers. May God bless you at this difficult time.
Sheila Hebert and Family
Bill and JoAnn have been my across the street neighbors for about 7 years now. They are both some of the sweetest people i know! JoAnn and I would walk our dogs together, and if Bill was outside, my bigger dog would see him and race across the street to him, she loved Bill so much, when we’d go to their house, she’d walk right past JoAnn to go to the room to see Bill. It was an honor and pleasure to have been friends with this awesome couple all these years, they are part of my family. Love you always Bill, and we’ll take good care of JoAnn for you. You will be missed terribly.
Love you, geri, Dudley and Gridge Morris
Joann, it’s a Blessing that you and Bill enjoyed life and family for all those many years. GOD has truly Blessed you both to be in each others lives and sharing so many good memories. May the Peace of God be with you! Love and Prayers!
Jojo
So very sorry about Bill. I know you miss him terribly as he was the love
Of your life. But you know life continues to go on as you know that he would
Not want you to grieve but go on with your life. That is a beautiful obituary
As was the letter you wrote me about the life you and Bill shared. I will
Treasure them forever. I feel he is at peace now watching over you from above.
Make him proud of your strength and continue to be the wonderful person you are.
Love you always
Auntie E
Joann,
My mom (Elise E Hoover (Koenig)) spoke of you and Bill just last week when we were home with her. We were at her home on the 13th when she received the news that Bill had passed. We are thinking of you during this time and our prayers are with you. Family no matter how distant is always there.
Jane Campbell (Hoover – cousin)
Joann, I did not know Bill as the other ladies did that we work with but, from
what I have seen from the time that I have been working with you is that he was
a very strong man and he fought hard to stay with you, He loved you very much.
It is a blessing to have someone like that in your life. You have been through a lot
this past year and you have handled it with grace and strength. It seems to me you
and Bill were a perfect couple and set an example of what love really is. You both
are in my prayers.
JoAnn,
I was so very sorry to hear about Bill’s death. I know you will miss him terribly. You will be in my prayers for peace and comfort at this very difficult time. Love, Madeline
Jo Ann,
Just want you to know that we are so thankful that Bill married his sweetheart. He loved you so much and was so proud of you. His cousins have many happy memories of our childhoods and later our teen age years together. Bill was always fun to be with and we will all miss him so. We can still hear his belly laugh and feel his good nature.
You and Bill are one of the world’s great love stories.
“Cussin” Mary
I know that words are inadequate at a time like this but I wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. As sad as it will be, you will always have the memory of Bill to hold in your heart. We know that we must accept Bill’s passing and give thanks for the wonderful life he lived with you.
Please know that I will be praying for you, I hope that the faith that has guided you in so many difficult times will strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband Bill.
It is said “When a wife has a good husband it is easily seen in her face.” I could see it in your face whenever you mentioned Bill and your Wedding Anniversary days. Remember that a person who departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in their loved ones hearts, minds and memories.
Joann you have also been a loving and caring wife to Bill, so I pray you have peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Joann, It saddened me to learn that your beloved husband Bill had passed, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May the faith that has guided you through so many difficult times strengthen you as you mourn the loss of Bill.
It is said “When a wife has a good husband it is easily seen in her face.”, I could see that in your face whenever you spoke of Bill and your anniversary days. I know ya”ll had a great marriage and you loved Bill very much and he loved you. Thought Bill is physically gone, your memories together are forever and I pray one day you”ll meet again. Know that I and many others will be praying for you. May you find peace and comfort in the coming days. Stay strong you have people who love and need you.
I only knew Mr Morris from the time we spent on the ambulance together but I enjoyed talking to him and sharing stories of our time we both spent in the Army. I told him several times the gratitude I have for his service to our country and once again I would like to give a HUGE “THANK YOU” to my friend Mr Morris.