James Allen Morris

Mr. James Allen “Jim” Morris, 61, of Lake City passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at his home. He was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Harry Sage Morris and Julia Ann Meyer Morris. Mr. Morris earned his Bachelors Degree from Indiana University Southeast, a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of Florida and a Masters Degree in Library Science from Florida State University. He moved to Lake City in 1984 from Cocoa, Florida and since that time has worked for Florida Gateway College, formerly Lake City Community College, having held the position of Library Director since 1989. He was a passionate artist, guitarist and writer.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Morris; two daughters, Chani and India Morris, all of Lake City; his beloved pets, Paris, Tigger, Marley and Sasha; and numerous extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Guerry Funeral Home, with Mr. James Montgomery officiating. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 6-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Eastern Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Indiana. A visitation with the family will be from 10-11:00 AM, one hour prior to the service at the E.M. Coots Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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