Jim was born in Brownwood, TX on September 29, 1942 to Ernest and Alice Morris.  He succumbed to a short illness on April 1, 2017.  He was a generous, gentle soul always willing to help those around him.  He was preceded in death by both parents.

Survivors include his wife Teresa, two sons, Jim in Kerrville and Kael in Brownwood, six grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous cousins and a brother Bob and his wife Candi.

Jim graduated from Brownwood High School and, shortly thereafter, enlisted in the US Navy from which he retired 20 years later.  He was a member of the submarine service and worked on Sealab 3, the naval program for astronauts.  He ended his regular service in recruiting at a number of different locations, the final one being Brownwood.

He was an avid outdoorsman/hunter and the quieter side stayed involved in writing.  Jim had a deep appreciation for life that was occasionally put to a test by his love for powerful cars.  Always willing to share, he has many friends and will be missed by one and all.

Funeral services for Jim will be Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Central United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday at Davis-Morris Funeral Home.