Obituary of Donald W. Morris

Donald W. Morris, 65 of Newark died Wednesday evening, March 26, 2014 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born October 7, 1948 in Childress, TX to the late Oscar and Dena (Evans) Morris. Mr. Morris honorably served his country in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He was extremely proud of his service. A loving husband, father and grandfather he will be greatly missed.Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (Collins) Morris, whom he married July 8, 2008; children, Donald W. Morris, Jr., Gilbert (Rita) Morris, and D. Michelle Andrews; step sons, Randy (Carmen) Bare, Earl Bare; a brother, Dennis (Ann) Morris; sisters, Darrell Jean Morris, Dale Jane (Curtis) Hoover; six grandchildren; two step grandsons; and one great granddaughter.In addition to his parents, Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian E. Morris.A graveside service with Military Honors will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs, CO.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Thursday, April 3, 2014 12:00AM Fairview Cemetery 1000 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:00PM Fairview Cemetery 1000 S. 26th Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Phone: 719-328-1793