Gerald Morris, 73, of Zephyr passed away Tuesday April 30, 2013 at his residence.

Gerald was born Aug. 19, 1939 in Zephyr to Tobe and Eva Morris. He was a graduate of Brownwood High School in 1958 and married Dee Mullins on Oct. 9, 1961.

Gerald retired from Verizon after 35 years of service and was a member of the Zephyr First Baptist Church. Gerald loved to hunt, fish and bowl and bowled numerous 300 games.

He is survived by his wife Dee Morris of Zephyr, his special dog Katy, and his two American Eskimos Sierra and Cheyenne. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a special caregiver JoAnn Carrier of Brownwood.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Beverly Bowers; and a brother, Delbert Morris.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Historical Zephyr Tabernacle with Bro. Brian Griffin and Dallas Huston officiating. Special music will be performed by Bill Slaymaker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m.. Monday at Blaylock Funeral Home.

The family asks in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to be made to the Zephyr Historical Society Tabernacle fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood.