Wayne C. Morris
December 11, 1932 - July 13, 2020
Wayne C. Morris, 87, Leesburg, Florida passed away on July 13, 2020 at his residence after a lengthy illness, under the loving care of his wife, the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice, and his dedicated private caregivers. Wayne was born on December 11, 1932 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to his parents Arlington Morris and Anna Pearl (Mercer) Morris. He was a retired Safety and Occupational Health Administrator with LTV Steel (formerly J&L Steel). Wayne was of the Catholic faith, had served in the U.S. Army, and was a graduate of Berea College, Berea, KY. He was an avid racquetball player prior to his health declining and he also loved to go freshwater fishing. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Marilyn Morris of Leesburg, Florida; four children, six grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters, and many cousins and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and a sister. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 11:00AM at Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg Chapel, entombment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Southlake Animal League at 4648 Baptist Island Rd, Groveland, FL 34736 in Wayne’s loving memory. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.
Wayne C. Morris, 87, Leesburg, Florida passed away on July 13, 2020 at his residence after a lengthy illness, under the loving care of his wife, the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice, and his dedicated private caregivers. Wayne was born on... View Obituary & Service Information