of Fairfield Bay, AR
December 26, 1958 - February 25, 2025
Gary Ray Morris passed away peacefully at his home in Fairfield Bay on February 25, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born in Memphis, TN on December 26, 1958 to Marvin Ray and Patricia Baker Morris, the younger of their two children. Growing up he enjoyed riding his motorcycle around town and he undertook judo lessons. Following high school, Gary pursued a career in mechanical engineering.
For the past two decades, Gary called Fairfield Bay home and could be seen regularly behind the counter at Fairfield Bay Lanes and helping his mother with various tasks around St. Francis Church. He was a proud conservative, a kind-hearted animal lover, an avid history reader and a devoted son who enjoyed firearm repair and old knives.
Gary was predeceased by his father and his son, Stephen Morris. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Morris; sister, Trish Brown; son, Mitchell Morris; granddaughters, Stephanie, Eli, Annabelle and several nieces.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church in Fairfield Bay on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Inurnment to immediately follow at the church's columbarium.