of Mountain View, AR
March 9, 1937 - April 1, 2025
Jack B. Morris, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born at his family home place in Mountain View, Arkansas on March 9, 1937 to the late A.J. and Ruby Morris. Jack was preceded in death by his son, Leonard Jay and his younger brother, Buck Morris.
Jack spent many years of his life as an avid hunter and cattle farmer. He was Commander of The American Legion Post 43 in Mountain View, serving for 12 years and was an active member for 59 years. Jack actively served in the United States Navy for four years and was in the reserves in Olathe, Kansas for four years.
He was a man of many talents; that wore many different hats and held many different titles. You could often find him working on the bulldozer, tinkering with tools in the shop, caring for his animals or lending a hand to someone in need.
Jack was a family man, who was married to the love of his life for 66 years. He was also a father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, brother and friend. Jack would give the shirt off his back to anyone without thinking twice about it. He was a giving, encouraging and supportive man who never gave up on the ones he loved the most. He always had a good joke and gave everyone a hard time; especially those he was fond of.
Jack is survived by his loving wife, Deane Clark Morris; children, Bryant (Suzanne)Morris, DeAnn (Jeff) Peterson, Kim (Luke) O'Gary; grandchildren, Jake (Margaret) Strother, Morgan Morris, Casey Morris, Jaylynn (Hadley) Martin, Drake (Kaitlyn) Peterson, Alexandra (Jaxon) Steed, Joseph Steed, Jack Steed, Michael O'Gary, Matt (Kirsten) O'Gary, Ellie O'Gary and Owen O'Gary; great grandchildren, Tillar Martin, Trippen Martin and Hunter Strother; siblings, A.J.(Glenda Sue) Morris, Allie Belle Oliver and Doug (Judy) Morris and a host of extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Jack's honor to the American Legion Post 43, PO Box 602, Mountain View, Arkansas.
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26 Condolence(s)
Kay Harrington
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Jack was a very generous person, when we lost the VFW building to fire. Jack was the first one there to lean a hand and offer the American legion for our bingo. You just don’t forget people like him. He will greatly be missed!!!
Kathy Jaynes Bradford
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of this wonderful man! Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and may God comfort each of you during this difficult time. Keeping all the wonderful memories at the American Legion in my heart always. Fly High Jack and rest in peace!
Eddie Powell
Thursday, April 3, 2025
So sorry for the family loss, Jack was a good man and I have some very fond memories of him as a bouncer at the VFW back in the 90 , sure will be miss by me, prayers from the Powell family
JUDY RECTOR
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family.
Reuben Balentine
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about Jack praying for the family
Orbin Barnes
Thursday, April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss prayers going up for the family
So many good memories.
Orbin Barnes
Brenda Astle
Thursday, April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Jack always had time to stop and talk. He will be missed by many.
Michael Thomas
Thursday, April 3, 2025
It has been years since I lived over the hill from the Morris family, but I still think of all of you like family. I remember Uncle Boone and me riding horses with Jackie and LJ and riding the school bus with DeAnn and Kim. I haven't seen most of you in years and years. My thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Jan Hixson
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Jack,
Kenneth and I were saddened to learn that your father had passed away. I know how much you enjoyed spending time together at the cabin and farm. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth and Jan Hixson
Reece and Frances Hubberd
Thursday, April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Terry Ivy
Thursday, April 3, 2025
So sad to hear about Jack. I know he is in a better place. Jesus is our comfort and hope. Bless y'all.
Love you guys. Terry
Mazie Lee
Thursday, April 3, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be that you are blessed by God giving you peace and comfort in the difficult times ahead. May you have a lot of the good memories to also comfort you.
Mary Morrow
Thursday, April 3, 2025
R.I.P
He was a good person., and will be missed by many. May God be with the family
Mary Mitchell Morrow
Steve and Susie Blackwell
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Tom Egger, Post 43 Commander
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Shortly after moving to Arkansas, I spoke with Jack Morris on the phone about transferring my membership to AR Post No. 43. His friendliness put me at ease about transferring and I was accepted by the Post membership at the following Post meeting, in 2018. Jack was the Post Commander at this time, and I had the pleasure to interact with him at monthly meetings and on scheduled workdays. In 2019, I was elected Post 43 Commander and now, in addition to be a good friend, Jack became my mentor. I am now nearing the end of my sixth (6) consecutive term as Post 43 Commander and the knowledge, experience, and support of my friend and mentor made my positive experience possible. Though I selfishly will miss his earthly presence, I know he is at peace now.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Jack was always a happy and positive man to visit with. He was always so energetic when anytime I was around him. He will be missed. Prayers for you and your family
Annette Swafford
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Lesa Sullins
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
He will truly be missed. Always had a smile. So long for now my friend.
Annette Blackwell
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Mr. Jack was a great man, and meant so much to everyone. He was a man that always would help anyone that needed help. I was a neighbor for thirty - eight years to Jack and Deane. I will always remember Jack as a kind and generous neighbor. My deepest condolences go out to all of Jack’s family and many friends.
Annette Blackwell
Gary & Tina Boyd
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
He was definitely a great man!!!
Mary Ann Stobaugh
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Prayers for this sweet family
Leon & Shelly Cater
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Dee and family, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Jack. He was such a great man and a delight to be around. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Leon & Shelly.
Dan & Patricia Stewart
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
We are so sorry. Jack always had a smile for everyone.
Misty Rodriquez
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
So sorry to hear about your loss. It was a privilege to meet him. Praying for your family.
Lonnie and Tina Meeker
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
So sorry to hear Jack was a one of a kind guy really had great respect for him and and his family!! Prayers for all of you all
Martha Hill
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Deane and family, you have my love and prayers.