| Bio | Rodney Morris, 42, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at his home after a long illness. He was born to Benjamin Morris Jr. and Loretta Morris on February 20, 1963. He was a life long resident of Kansas City. His maternal grandmother, Jessie Mae Brown preceded him in death. Rodney was educated in the Kansas City, MO School District, graduating from Van Horn High School in 1981. He was an exceptional cook and aspiring electrician before illness took its toll starting in 1993. All who knew and loved him will miss a truly dedicated individual to his family and friends, his spirit, tenacity and will to live was definitely his trademark. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Loretta Morris, who told "him it is ok to go now son, go home to Jesus". His father Benjamin Morris Jr., who never left his side during this very hard time. You see, Rodney's will to live was driven by his devotion to his mother and father. When they said it was ok to go home after years of suffering, he went peacefully to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Also sharing in our grief; his paternal grandmother Coletta Henderson, three special aunts, Edna Elbert, Marilyn Henderson, Pearl Mitchell; two uncles Charles Shirley (Long Beach, CA) and William Morris. Rodney leaves six brothers and two sisters, Thomas Morris (Linda), Kip Morris Sr. (Carolyn), Benjamin Morris III, Phillip Morris, Kenneth Morris, and Pastor Wayne Anthony Jones (Arlinda) of Boonville, MO; two sisters who helped keep him very comfortable during his last days, Vickie Morris, and Cassandra Johnson (Ricky); along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, December 9, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Pastor Bob Johnson and Pastor Wayne Anthony Jones, officiating; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 9 a.m. until service time at the chapel. Rodney we love you. You're with the Lord now. He wrote your script for life and you never disappointed us, not one day on this earth. You're laughter, smile, spirit, and your loving ways will be sorely missed. God bless, and we will see you again. (Arr; Park Lawn Funeral Home, 816-523-1234).
Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 6, 2005.
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