Wm. H.R. MORRIS, for many yrs. one of Webber twp.'s most prominent and respected citizens, died at his home in Bluford yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock. Death was due to paralysis and kidney trouble from which he had been a long sufferer. About a yr. and a half ago he was stricken with paralysis and since that time has been helpless.

He is survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter: Fred Morris, Bluford; Wm. F. Morris, Marion; E. N. Morris and Miss Ophelia Morris,Bluford.

Mrs. Morris died about 18 yrs. ago.

Wm. H.R. Morris was born in Robertson county, Tenn., but has been long a resident of Jefferson county, having come to the county before the Civil war.

Plans for the funeral have not been completed further than burial will be had at Black Oak Ridge cemetery.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: October 10, 1917
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Submitted by Sharlet Bigham LaBarbera - June 20, 1998