Billy V. Morris

Billy V. Morris of Covington, passed away November 11, 2015, at the age of 91. Sgt. Morris proudly served his country, alongside his twin brother, Jack, in the 32nd Signal Corps, United States Army during World War II. He served in France, Germany and Belgium; and fought in the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy D-Day Plus 2. He was on his way to Okinawa when the Japanese surrendered. All of his brothers, except one, served during World War II, as well. Mr. Morris was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Covington, for more than 50 years, and served an extensive tenure as Evangelism Chairman. He was active with the local Gideons Camp, in Covington, as well as the Boy Scouts and Habitat for Humanity, where he built ramps for those in need. Furthermore, he worked with the Little League program and served as president for several years. He, along with his wife, Nancy, tutored students, at Ficquett Elementary, for numerous years. Mr. Morris was employed by Firestone, for 20 years, before working for Piedmont Silo Company for an additional 20 years. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, golf, working in his yard and fishing in the family pond with his wife. In addition to his incredible service to our country, Mr. Morris will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lily Maude (Sorrells) Morris; and siblings, C.B. Morris, Robert Morris, Elizabeth Perkins, Lily Frances Morris, Eloise Haralson, twin brother, Jack Morris and John Morris.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Nancy S. Morris; children, Vance Morris of Covington, Tana and Tony Ayoob of Loganville, Brad Morris of Covington, Keely and Ken Knight of Social Circle; grandchildren and their spouses, Dr. Ashley Ayoob and Dr. Marc Havig, Michael Ayoob, Jillian Morris, Linsey Morris, Chris and Courtney Trost, David Knight; great-grandchildren, Noah Ayoob, Allie Morris, Mariah Trost, Kennedy Trost, Jayleigh Trost, Martha Jean (M.J.) Trost; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Morris will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the First United Methodist Church, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Gilreath, Rev. Jan McCoy, Norman Cox, and David Clark officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church, one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214; or Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers Street SW, Covington, GA 30014.

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Visitation

NOV 13. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

First United Methodist Church (Covington)
1113 Conyers Street SW
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Service

NOV 13. 11:00 AM (EST)

First United Methodist Church (Covington)
1113 Conyers Street SW
Covington, GA, 30014