Gene Autry Morris

Gene Autry Morris, age 76, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at his residence.

Born in New Zion, he was a son of the late Andrew Lewis Morris and Janie Garland Knowlton Morris. Mr. Morris was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Bennington, Idaree Gibson and Essie Baker; and six brothers, Luther Morris, Purty Morris, Albert Morris, Theodore Morris, Arthur Morris and E.C. Morris.

He is survived by two brothers, Hendley O’Donnell Morris of New Zion and L.B. Morris of Conway; and two special friends, Elwood McElveen and M.H. Baker.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 12, 2007, in the Chapel of Floyd Funeral Home.

Burial followed in the New Zion United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Turbeville Free Will Baptist Children’s Home.

Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta was in charge of the arrangements.