Mr. Carl A.Morris Sr., a resident of Melrose since 1937, died Saturday morning October 28, 2006 at the Liberty Commons Home in Chatham following a brief period of declining health. He was 99 years old.
He was born May 8, 1907 in Taunton, MA son to the late Thomas Morris and Jane (Errington) Morris.
Carl was raised in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School in 1924.He was a retired General Agent of the Union Pacific Railroad, New England and was a former Secretary and Treasurer for the Traffic Club of New England.He was a member of Trinity Church in Melrose and the Salem Country Club for 48 years.
Carl was the beloved husband of the late Virginia (Munro) Morris.Loving father of Kenneth M. Morris and his wife Mary of Yarmouthport, and Carl A. Morris, Jr. and his wife Ann Marie of Mechanicsville, VA.Devoted brother of the late Thomas, George and Jamie Morris.Cherished grandfather of Brenda Morris and Betsy Elliott both of VA, Carl A. Morris III of Methuen, 3 step grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.