Alex

Morris

Obituary

Alex Morris

July 11th, 1927 ~ February 24th, 2016

A lex Morris, 88, a long time Teaneck, NJ resident, died February 24th, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 11th, 1927 to his parents David and Julia Morris. He was raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and considered it home. After graduating high school, he served a two-year stint in the US Army. Due to limited job opportunities in Johnstown, Alex was drawn to New York City, where he became a successful entrepreneur and generous community supporter in Harlem. He was a devoted member of the American Legion Post #58.

Alex leaves to cherish his memories his wife Deloris Bullock-Morris; daughters Beverly (Charles) Jackson, of Englewood, NJ, Denise Cherry of Pittston, PA, Tara (James) Edmonds, of Teaneck, NJ; son David of Bronx, NY and 3 grandsons Reginald Williams, Tajh Morris, Patrick Edmonds; great grandson Jaylin Williams and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents David and Julia; wife Thelma and son Alex Jr.; and Nephew Glenn.