"Bob" Bobby Joe Morris

Bobby Joe Morris, age 83 and a resident of Asher, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home. A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8th at Quinton City Cemetery, in Quinton, Oklahoma under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Rev. Matt Riddle will officiate and J.D. Pippins will assist.  Visitation will begin Friday, November 7th from 8:30 until 7:00 p.m. at the Konawa funeral home, and a book is available now for signing. Bob was born on December 14, 1930 in Quinton, Oklahoma to Lee Freeman Morris and Grace Elizabeth (Langford) Morris.  He graduated from Quinton High School and married Thelma L. Pippins on May 21, 1955 in Oklahoma City.  He served in the air force with twenty-one years of military service as a Technical Sergeant. During his military career, he was a member of the 46th Communications Squadron, and he was honored for his commendable service as a Maintenance Analysis Technician, Command Manager, Directorate of Communications and Electronics, and Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations.  He served two terms in Korea and was stationed in Zwibrucken and Semback Germany.  Bob also served ten years in Civil Service at Tinker Airforce Base until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Telma L. Morris of the home; three sons, Kevin Morris of Stratford, Oklahoma, Ronald Morris of Asher, Oklahoma, and Mark Morris of Lexington, Oklahoma; one sister, Bartona Manning of Shawnee, six grandchildren, Jennifer Morris, Brandon Morris, Justin Morris, Taylor Morris, Melanie Digison, and Stanley Gentry; and one great grandchild, Zeland Gentry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Grace Morris; one brother, Arthur Morris; one sister, Bessie Brown; and one grandchild, Amy Digison. Funeral Information: November 8, 2014, 1:00 PM Graveside Service at Quinton City Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa located at 217 N. Broadway, Konawa, OK 74849