George Foster Morris

George Foster Morris, 82, of Nitro, WV, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, in the comfort of his home. He was born March 14, 1932 in Smithville, WV, the middle son of the George Edward Morris and Amy Louis Brissey Morris. George was preceded in death by both of his parents, brothers Edward Leon “Bud” Morris and Lawrence Dale Morris He was a 1949 graduate of Harrisville High School and a US Army Veteran serving a tour in France and receiving the title of Staff Sergeant before discharge in 1952. Upon his return, George worked in the oil field for two years then decided to further his education. In the Fall of 1954, he enrolled in Glenville State College, then transferring to West Virginia University in 1955. In 1960, George graduated from West Virginia University where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering. During his college career, George was a member of Tau Beta Pi, an all engineering honorary, and President of Chi Epsilon, a civil engineering honorary. On January 24, 1959, George married the love of his life, Hope Stotts Morris. Together, they built a life full of joy and happiness. After graduation, George went to work in Niagara Falls, NY for Union Carbide Metals. After a brief stay in NY, George transferred back to Union Carbide Chemical Plant in Institute, WV to be closer to friends and family. On January 30, 1990, just prior to his 58th birthday, George decided it was time to enjoy the finer things in life and retired as the Production Engineer Manager after 30 years of service. George enjoyed many hobbies including his annual Canadian fishing trips, calligraphy, building projects and woodworking. His claim to fame was two identical Grandfather clocks that he and Hope designed and constructed, then presented to their children as Christmas gifts. George and his retired buddies from Carbide and Monsanto would meet every morning at 6:45 a.m. for coffee and gossip. Also, George was an avid, one-of-a-kind, baseball cap collector with a collection totaling near 4,500! George was a fighter of prostate cancer, which he battled for 19 years. He is survived by his loving wife and “Sunshine” of 55+ wonderful years Hope Stotts Morris; son David L. Morris (Cari) of Alum Creek; daughter Debra L. Osborne (Rob) of Winfield; grandchildren Bradley A. Morris (Morgan), Brigitte A. Morris, Randi L. Osborne; great-grandchildren Caine A. Morris, Jaxson W. Farmer; sisters Mildred Heiskell of Parkersburg and Lillian Davis of Grantsville; sister-in-law Martha Morris of Parkersburg, Dulcie J. Dekett (Roy) of MI; brother-in-laws Lewis E. Stotts (Geri) of GA and Kenna L. Stotts (Linda) of TX. The family would like to give special thanks to all of his friends and neighbors as well as the medical community for their support. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536 Service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 5, 2014 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with Chaplain Pete Thompson officiating. Entombment will be Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at the funeral home and also two hours prior to the funeral service. You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Morris family.

George Foster Morris

March 14, 1932 - December 2, 2014