Carlton Morris Jr., 75
Born: Sept. 13, 1936
Died: July 29, 2012

Carlton Clifton Morris Jr., 75, passed in Detroit on Sunday, July 29, 2012.

Born Sept. 13, 1936, to Dessie and Carlton Morris in Clearview, Okla.; he lived in Dowagiac before settling on Bear Lake in Jones. He worked for the State ofMichigan for Natural Resources division for a short period of time. Carlton was a disabled veteran, having served in the United States Army for 10 years, which led to his passion and energy for talking about politics.

Survivors include his daughters, Roxanne Poole and Alicia Rose; his sister, Courtney Baker; his brothers, Oliver Morris, Edgar Morris, and Leonard Morris; and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of cousins.

The Morris Family wishes to express our sincere thanks for the flowers and other expressions of love during our time of bereavement.

A gravesite service will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 15 at Fort Custer Cemetery in Battle Creek, Mich., with Pastor Eugene Staples officiating.

Repass will be at Second Baptist Church, 203 N. Paul St., Dowagiac.

“Carlton’s Character”

We all knew that you were one of a kind;

Because you were so genuine…

Even when we were hungry,

You could always pull out some Kool-Aid, cheese, crackers and a chunk of bologna!

You were so passionate about so many topics; especially politics.

And let’s not forget you could make an entire meal using wood and sticks!

You had so many ideas of anything that would float your boat;

Like how you would herd oxen and goats!

Because of this dad, uncle Jr., brother, and friend; we will never bid your spirit adieu,

And for that; we will always love you…