Mr. John W. Morris Obituary (1951

ATTLEBORO – John W. Morris, 65, of Attleboro passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at the Norwood Hospital. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Michele Anderson of Attleboro. Born on May 21, 1951 in Attleboro, MA he was a son of the late Harry and Alice (Thurber) Morris. John was a man of “many faces” and was intrigued with anything that had a motor. But his first love will always be a motorcycle, especially the Harley Davidson he built and restored. He spent many days and nights at Seekonk Speedway as the body man for Lenny’s 05. John was devastated by Earnhardt Sr. death but continued to follow Earnhardt Jr. until John’s demise. John was an avid surfer and for all his interest, his real passion was always for his family. He was a man of strong character and conviction, always guiding his children to be the best they possibly could be. His greatest lesson to his four children was to always have heart for each other. John was blessed to have a “brotherhood” of friends for 60 plus years. Besides his wife, John is survived by his children; Eric W. Morris, Rian S. Morris; stepchildren, Kevin M. Anderson and Kathryn “Katie” L. Anderson; his grandchildren, Reece W. and Audreanna; his siblings, George “Chick” Sousa and Robert Morris. He was the brother of the late Wayne Morris. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, May 11, from 4-8 p.m., in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. A funeral will be conducted on Friday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m., from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m., in the Woodridge Congregational United Church of Christ, 546 Budlong Road, Cranston, RI. Burial will take place privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to Sturdy Memorial Foundation, Attention: Development Office, PO Box 2963, Attleboro, MA 02703.