John Lester Morris

John Lester Morris, age 86 of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:01AM. He was born in Buena Vista, KY on May 20, 1929 to John and Christine (Scott) Morris. John served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. He earned his Doctrine Degree in Education, and was a teacher for 30 years. John was a teacher at Hamilton City Schools and also Princeton City Schools. He was a member of the AMVETS Post#71, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bessie Morris; four children, Veronica Morris, John (Paula) Morris, Byron (Marie) Morris,and Karen Denise Combs; 8 grandchildren, Jesse, Derek, Jason, Ashly, Stephanie, Isaiah, Daniel, and Melissa; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, and two brothers, Merle and Glenn Morris.

Funeral service will be held at Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2PM with Chaplain Tim Rech officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 1PM-2PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Miami Valley Hospice.