Morris was a veteran of the United States Army, having served our country during World War II. He worked as a machinist at US Gypsum for over 40 years, retiring in 1981, and was a member of the Port Clinton American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, either tending to his garden or going fishing. He was also an avid woodworker.
Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Catherine; sons, Daniel (Kyong) Mallory, Wayne (Lisa) Mallory, and Greg (Sheryl) Mallory, all of Port Clinton; five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Baker, of Port Clinton; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Bob and George Mallory, and sister, Mabel Drusbacky.
Visitation will be held at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, on Friday, December 2, from 8:30-10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 Madison Street, Port Clinton, with Father John C. Missler officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Port Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at neideckerleveckcrosser.com.