Vincent Lee Morris of O’Fallon, MO, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Leontine "Lee" Morris for 63 wonderful years; cherished son of the late Frank W. and Gladys Morris; devoted father of Laura Plummer, John (Mercy) Morris, James Morris, Marianne Morris, Barbara (Todd Hauser) McNew, Tom Morris, and Robert (Sharon) Morris; loving grandfather of fourteen; treasured great-grandfather of three; dear brother of Madelyn Duhr; Jack Morris; the late Dick (Sandra - survives) Morris, Sister John Francis nee: Phyllis Morris, and Loren (Barbara) Morris.
Vincent was a 1953 graduate of Parks College of St. Louis University, an Aeronautical Engineer of McDonnell Aircraft for many years, and a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps – Air Force. He was a member and former President of Experiment Aircraft Association, Ch. 32, SMARTT Field. Vincent flew hundreds of EAA Young Eagles and others. Among all else, Vincent enjoyed his family, and was greatly loved. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice, Ch. 32 EAA, or Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa.