James Richard Morris

Mr. James Richard Morris, 91, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Hospice LaGrange. Mr. Morris was born November 24, 1924, in Albertville, AL, son of the late Dock and Catherine Handley Morris. A veteran of service in the U. S. Army Air Forces during World War Two, he had lived in Troup County most of his life, was a retired farmer, had also worked at Uniroyal, Inc. and at Milliken and Co., and was Baptist by faith. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Randall Hodge will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.