Mr. Morris passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region. Age 73 years. The son of the late John and Ellen (Malcomb) Morris was born September 28, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan. Bill enjoyed fishing, camping, WWE Wrestling and his dogs, Baby Boy and Bella.
Mr. Morris is survived by his significant other, Caryl A. Sanchez; four daughters, Michele (Mark) Douglas, Jacqueline Yarger, Catherine (James) Morris and Erica (Rick) Jameson; five step children, Yvonne (James) Morris, Kurt (Deann) Sanchez, Michelle (Barry) Lile, Scott Sanchez and Melissa (Juan) Sanchez; thirteen grandchildren; ten step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; one brother, Danny (Brenda) Morris; two sisters, Barbara Morris and Norma Green and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Shania Morris; one step granddaughter, Amiyah Rodriguez; three sisters, Eliza Richmond, Beverly Campbell and Mary Spriggs.
Funeral and Committal services will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Officiating will be Rev. Gary Vanderveen with interment following in Elm Lawn Cemetery under the auspices of the Bay County Veterans Council. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial cards for the wishes of the family will be available at the funeral home.