Jack Morris

Jack Favor Morris, 72, lifelong Seminole resident died Friday, March 16, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jack was born January 11, 1940 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Harry Oakes and Vaden Elizabeth (Smith) Morris. Jack married, Alfreida Clarice Harris on September 2, 1961 in Seminole, Oklahoma. Jack was a graduate of Seminole High School in 1958 and went to East Central University where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Math and Physics in 1961. He later attended the University of Oklahoma where he graduated with a master’s degree in Computer Science. Jack was a member of the First Christian Church in Seminole. Jack retired from Seminole State College after 25 years of teaching Math and Physics. Prior to that he worked for Phillips Petroleum and General Electric as a Computer programmer. Jack was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was a direct descendant of original enrollee Susan (SueK) Oakes Morris and two Principal Chiefs of the Choctaw Nation; Apuckshunnubbee and Hopia Iskitinia.  Jack and Clarice were well known throughout Oklahoma and at Quartzsite, Arizona for; “Jack’s Indian Taco’s”, he enjoyed traveling, meeting people and was an animal lover, who loved his pet  “ Annie”. Jack is survived by his wife Clarice Morris of Seminole, Oklahoma, two sons; John Michael Morris of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and David Gregory Morris and his wife Rachel of Moore, Oklahoma, one brother and sister-in-law, Harry Phillip and Ann Morris of Seminole, Oklahoma and one sister Mary Lou Duggins and her husband Stan of Woodward, Oklahoma. Two grandchildren, Josh and Devon Morris and two great grandchildren Hadley and Kainen also survive him. Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma. Rev. Glen Pence will officiate at the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice in Jack’s memory. Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma are in charge of arrangements. Funeral Information: March 22, 2012, 2:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel located at 1001 N. Milt Phillips Ave., Seminole, OK 74868