Michael Anthony Morris

Michael Anthony Morris was born March 2, 1959 to Odell Morris and Jessie M. Morris in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus City Schools, he graduated from Columbus Mifflin High School in 1977. He grew up in Sommerset where he and his brothers spent most of their time playing their instruments in the basement. Michael had a love for the bass guitar.

Michael worked as a construction worker for several companies throughout Columbus. His passion in working was primarily brick-mason. He was a manager for various custodial companies throughout the city. His work ethic was second to none.

In August 1977, Michael and Venus were blessed with their first child Malika Then three years later, he was blessed with additional daughters Sandra, born 1980, Danielle, born 1983, and Michelle, born 1984. He married Darla Johnson in 1984. He later remarried Barbara Williams in 1989. He was married to Barbara until her death in July 2012.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Odell and Jessie Morris; wife, Barbara Morris; brother, Nathaniel L. Johnson; daughter, Sandra Johnson; and step daughter, Corrie Williams.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Malika K. (Anthony) Davis, Danielle S. Johnson, and Michelle (Daricus) Morris; step daughter, Denita Williams; step-son, Darnell Williams; siblings, Gloria Edgerton, Bernard (Yolanda) Morris, Carol (William) Jones, Gregory (Linda) Morris, and Maurice (Karen) Morris; step sister, Bertha M. Henry; step brother, Odell Morris Jr.; grandchildren, Bradley, Shareya, Tenesha, Tatyana, Faybion, Deajreon, Terrance, Jamacan, Jamayisha, Jamacion, Daejon, Daejas, and Daeqon; great grandchildren, Ariyanna and Ahsiah; girlfriend, Sherri Goings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many cherished friends.

Michael “Mike” will truly be missed and continue to live in our hearts and in our memories as we walk this earth. He will be remembered for his loving heart and humor he brought to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.
~Jeremiah 29:11-12

Private Visitation 6:00 PM and Private Memorial Service 7:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave.

Masks and Social Distancing are required.