Morris, Aubrey

Viet Nam Veteran Retired From Publix Supermarkets After 40 Years

  • Friday, January 22, 2016

Aubrey Morris, 74, of Ringgold, Georgia, died on Friday, January 22, 2016.

He attended First Christian Church. Mr. Morris was a native of Sanford, Fl., a graduate of Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Fl., and was retired from Publix Supermarkets as a market manager after 40 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam era. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton P. and Eunie B. Morris; two brothers, Curtis M. Morris and Donald E. Morris; one granddaughter, Caitlyn E. Morris.

Survivors include his wife, Diana L. Morris; daughter, Debra Michelle Morris of Macon, Ga.; son, Christopher Scott (Heather) Morris of Apopka, Fl.; brother, Emory (Sonya) Morris of Lakeland, Fl.; three grandchildren, Jonathan Morris, Conner Morris and Logan Morris; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, at First Christian Church with the Reverend Brandon Gilvin officiating.  Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 519 E. 4th St. Chattanooga, Tn. 37403, Alzheimer’s Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Drive, Suite 8, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421, or to First Christian Church Memorial Fund 650 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.

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