Jackie "Jack" Leon Morris

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Mr. Jackie "Jack" Leon Morris, 70, of Manila, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 24, 1942, in Manila, he was the son of the late King and Virgie Collins Morris and had lived in Hot Springs before returning to Manila seven years ago. He was an electrician and worked for B&G Heat/Air in Manila.

He is survived by three sons, Jackie Morris Jr., Jonathan Morris and Jason Morris;

One step-son, Franklin Pierce;

One step-daughter, Kristy Turpin;

Three brothers, Tommy Morris, Billy Morris and Bobby Morris;

Two sisters, Millie Peterson and Jenny Green; and
Eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 
Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Charter Oaks Cemetery in Ravenden Springs. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Manila. To sign the online guest register log onto www.howardfuneralservice.com