James “Keith” Morris was born in Oklahoma City, OK, on March 16th, 1955 to James Kenneth and Wanda Nadine (Tyree) Morris. He passed away on August 22 nd , 2020 in his family home with family surrounding him.
Keith attended school in Ninnekah, OK. Keith had many jobs prior to entering his military service. He worked as a mechanic and a welder. He also worked in the oilfield and built horse trailers with his brother and father. He entered the military in January 1985, and later retired in 2006 as an E6.
He married Peggy Sue Kelley on June 14th, 1996. Keith loved his family and had a special bond with all of his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Daniel Morris and his father, James Kenneth Morris.
He is survived by his wife Peggy of the home, mother Nadine Morris of Ninnekah, son and daughter in law, Chantry and Trisha Morris of Norman, OK, son and daughter in law Christopher and Miya Morris of Norman, OK, son Jeremy James and his partner Kathlyn Stafford of Anadarko, OK, son Cody James and fiancé Tiffany Trotter of Ninnekah, OK, son and daughter in law Michael and Kassandra Morris of Ninnekah, OK. He also had 17 grandchildren. He also had numerous nieces and nephews to include Shawn Morris, Joseph and Krystal Morris, Tyrel and LeeAnn Morris, Latasha and Kevin Thornburg and several great nieces and nephews, cousins, and uncles.
Graveside memorial services for Keith will be held by the family at Ninnekah Cemetery, on Saturday, September 5th, 2020, at 1:00 pm.