Morris, Joseph W.

U.S. Navy Veteran Was Member Of Morris Hill Baptist Church

  • Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Joseph Morris
Joseph Morris

Joseph W. Morris, 89, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, October 4, 2021. 

Joseph served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma and J. Owen Morris and his daughter, Janet Benefield.

Survivors include his wife, Joy Morris; his daughters, Jayne and Julie Morris; his granddaughter, Kelly Carmichael (Stephen); his great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Sean Carmichael; his son-in-law, Brian (Sherah) Benefield ; brother, Jerold Morris; sisters, Ann Harrison, Sharon Morris, and Sara (Bill) Swearingen; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family only memorial service held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s honor to Morris Hill Baptist Church.

Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort or memories of Joseph.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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