Sammie H Morris

Sammie H. Morris, 79, of Franklin passed away at 6:00 a.m. at The Caring Place on Wednesday, January 18th. On October 9, 1937, Sam was born to the late Cletis and Alta Sargent Morris. On March 23, 1956, Sam married Alverta Crum, by the Rev. Eugene Morford at the Nazaerene Church of Franklin.Sam was the owner and operator of a sawmill in the state of Indiana and was also the owner and operator of S. H. Morris Refuse for 27 years in the Franklin area. Sam's passions were his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved watching his grandsons play for the Franklin Knights Football Team, working in his garage, cutting wood, and garage sales. Sam also took care of his friends and neighbors by plowing snow or cutting grass on Pone Lane. In addition he enjoyed taking bus trips and traveling all over the United States.In addition to his wife, Alverta Morris, Sam is survived by his children; Bonnie Peterson, and her husband, Roger, of Franklin; Joan Hasley, and her husband, Ron, of Franklin; Judy Cochran, and her husband, Thomas, of Franklin; Douglas Morris, and his wife, Joni, of Baldwin, WI; James Morris, and his wife, Amy, of Grampian. Sam is additionally survived by his 11 grandchildren; Pastor Jason Peterson, and his wife, Shanna, of Franklin; Matthew Peterson, and his wife, Kim, of Grove City; Megan Peterson, of Franklin; Amber Apisa, and her husband, Andrew, of Girard, OH; Wayne Cochran, and, Suzanne Dannenhower, of Pittsburgh; Tera Charles, and her husband, Andy, of DuBois; Samantha Sanchez, of Franklin; Larissa Morris, of Baldwin, WI; Raquel Bloam, and her husband, Kyle, of FL; Renee and Mickayla Morris of Grampian. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. He is additionally survived by his sisters; Cora Kruzick; Nola Conley; Susie Penley, all of Plymouth IN; his half brother, Frank Morris, of Winchester, KY; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank Shelton, Grover Morris, and his sisters, Betty Bailey, Christine Binion, and Patty Howard.Family and Friends will be received at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., in Franklin, on Thursday, January 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service for Sam will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 21st, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Smith and Mr. Morris' grandson, Pastor Jason Peterson co-officiating. Internment will be at Peters Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 391 Pone Lane, Franklin, PA 16323.To send flowers, card, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com