Benjamin "Benny" Franklin Morris

Benjamin “Benny” Franklin Morris, age 75 of Gillsville, GA passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 at his residence.

Born on May 8, 1943 in Gillsville, GA, he was the son of the late Dillard and Annie Lee Ferguson Morris. Mr. Morris was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, a self employed welder, and was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. JW Morris, and sisters, Vertie Mae Masters and Annie Reed Sims.

Survivors include his wife, Mittie Brown Morris of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Paula Morris, Lula, Gary & Tracie Morris, Gillsville; brother, James Morris, Nicholson; brother-in-law, John Sims, Gillsville; grandchildren, Erin Morris, Dawson Morris and Cooper Morris.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. James Duncan, Rev. Ralph O. Smith, and Rev. Chad Holcomb officiating. The body will lie in state 1:30 pm until time of the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1353 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA  30662.

Online condolences may be made at www.iviefuneralhomecommerce.com

Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA.