Mr. William Earl Morris of Hohenwald, Tennessee, passed from his earthly home to his eternal one on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 83.

Earl was born in Beech Creek, TN, on January 19, 1939, to Willie Coy Morris and Marian Francis (Pulley) Morris. He grew up and married the love of his life, Melva Anne Barnes, and they resided in Hohenwald. Earl worked at DANA in Hohenwald for 34 years, but his most beloved profession was preaching the gospel. He was a Church of God preacher in Summertown for 34 years as well.

Earl is survived by his wife, Melva Anne Morris-Hohenwald, TN, daughter, Karen (Bluford) Warren-Hohenwald, TN, sons, William Walter (Sheila) Morris-Hohenwald, TN, James Lynn (Angie) Morris-Hohenwald, TN, brothers, James Frank Morris, Charles Morris, Don Morris, Virgil Morris, sister, Kathleen Livingston, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Darlene Shoemaker, and two brothers, David & Harold Morris.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, at 11:00 AM in the McDonald Funeral Home – Lewis County Chapel. Bill Webb and Terry Curtis will officiate. Entombment will follow in the Lewis County Memorial Gardens, Hohenwald, TN. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, January 28, from 4:30PM-9:00PM also at the McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald.