Lieutenant Troy Lee Morris Obituary in Jackson at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Lieutenant Troy Lee Morris

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m., Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel, 19068 Highway 51, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 with burial in Damascus Church of Christ Holiness Cemetery in Hazlehurst, MS.

Troy Lee Morris was born July 22, 1962 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the late L.C. Morris and Doris Williams Morris. He departed this life on Saturday, Augusta 7, 2020, at 4:30 a.m.

Troy joined Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) USA at an early age. Throughout his youngest and teenage years, he attended faithfully. Troy attended Hazlehurst City School District. After finishing high school, he attended Utica Junior College and Jackson State University. In December of 1993, he became a Mississippi Hihgwat Patrolman. After serving faithfully for 27 years, he was promoted to lieutenant Of Troop M in Brookhaven Mississippi until the time of his death. Troy was also employed with the United States Postal Services for approximately 16 years.

Troy was tough when needed to be, but he had a big heart. He loved to laugh and tell stories about the things he encountered on the road while on duty. Many of his family and friends will remember him for his sense of humor.

Troy leaves to cherish his love and memories; his wife Gale Morris of Natchez, MS, daughter; Latisha Wilbert (Byron) of Byram, MS, two brothers; John Morris of Crystal Springs, MS, Louis Morris (Lavern) of Madison, Ms, one grandchild; Kaleb Wilbert of Byram, MS. He also leaves to cherish his love and memories a host of nieces and nephews, five brothers in law; four sisters in law, a precious aunt, Ella Killingsworth of Cleveland, MS, friends,the United States Postal Services and Mississippi Highway Patrolman families all of whom he loved dearly.

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I wish to extend my deepest sympathy, love and prayers to the family and colleagues of Lieutenant Morris. I read of your terrible tragedy and want to tell you how very sorry I am for your devastating loss. Lieutenant Morris, his family and colleagues are in my heart and prayers at this very difficult time. May God comfort and sustain you now and in the weeks and months ahead. Sincerely, Mrs. Beth Nee, Mane

I worked with Lt. Morris many years at the Postal Service one of the The Best person you can meet. I will continue to pray for the family. Lee N Matory, Expediter, United State Postal Service Jackson MS 39201

I was sadden to hear about the tragic death of Troy. I knew him first as he so often showed up at the Post Office to begin his duties many times. I also talked with him about our home town of Hazlehurst. I shall certainly miss him. We know he is in a better place. This is certainly hard to endure but we will understand it better by and by. Jean Cotton

Please accept my sincerest sympathy at this time of great lose for your family. I am a former law enforcement office who served with the Jackson Police Department. Today, too many people do not realize the service provided by dedicated people like Lt. Morris to our society. I did not personally know Lt. Morris, but I know and worked with many men and women like him. Your family is in my prayers. Thomas M. Luke, Brandon, MS

our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family at this difficult time. Lt. Morris work with me at the Jefferson/Correctional Facility, oh what a loving and funny person he was we are going to truly miss him. Lt. Carolyn smith JFCF

I am so sorry for your loss. I have worked with your husband and loved one for many years at the Postal Service. He was always stern and funny at the same time making jokes. May you find comfort in knowing that God feels for us when we suffer at Zechariah 2:8 .Mrs. Angela Thomas

From the mother of 3 law enforcement officers my heart aches for your loss. I thank God for his life and his family and pray for your comfort.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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