John D. “JD” Morris, 96, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on his birthday, Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was born in Waynesboro, TN in 1924, to parents Herman and Mary (Walker) Morris. He was employed with Electric Autolite, Toledo, and retired from Toledo Scale after many years of service. He was an avid gardener and fisherman.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law Joyce Morris, granddaughters Beth (Larry) Beaverson and Amy (Chip) Irons; great-grandchildren Brandon, Morgan, Justin, Chase, and Emma; and sisters Mary Ann Turnbo and Sue Morris. JD was preceded in death by his parents; son David Lee Morris; sister Alice McClain; and brothers Gene, Harold, Robert, Joe, and Billy Morris.
Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Private services were held, and there was no visitation.
Professional services were provided by the Reeb Funeral Home where on line condolences may be offered at www.reebfuneralhome.com.
