Our father, George Wayne Morris Sr., passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Eureka at 89 years of age. He was a resident of Eureka for 47 years with his wife of 67 years Arlene Morris.

Dad was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas and moved with his family to Lodi, California in 1944. He graduated from Lodi High School in 1951. After high school he was drafted and served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. After his military service he began his career with Pacific Gas and Electric in Lodi. In his career he worked in Lodi, Stockton, Oakdale, Garberville and Eureka. He retired from PG&E after 35 years.

Dad’s interests included golfing, woodworking, gardening, fishing and RV travel with our mom.

He is preceded in death by our mom Arlene on October 14, 2022, his mother and father, Mary and George Washington Morris, and his brothers Howard and Paul Morris. He is survived by his sister Linda Barker (Roger), his sons George Jr. (Kim), Jeffery (Cindy) and his daughter Michelle Steinman (Mitch), six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside memorial service will be held for Mom and Dad on March 3, 2023, at Oceanview/Sunset Memorial Park, 3975 Broadway, Eureka California, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct., Eureka CA. 95503.

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