James R. Morris Jr., 73, of Elm Mott, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3 in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside services will be 2 pm Wednesday, November 7, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 6, at Bellmead Funeral Home. James was born September 26, 1939 in Roswell, New Mexico, to James R. and Cleo (Pair) Morris. He graduated from Connally High School and attended Navarro Junior College. He served 2 years in the Army and was a painter for many years. James was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Nita Faye Prochazka and her husband Robert. Survivor include his son, Jimmy Morris and wife, Wendy; granddaughter, Ivy Morris; 2 grandsons, Tye and Ryan Morris; and one great granddaughter all of San Angelo; 3 nieces and 1 nephew of Cleveland, Ohio.