Logan B. Morris Jr.

Mr. Logan B. Morris Jr., 89, of Mt. Holly, NJ passed away Thursday May 14, 2015 at home of natural causes. Born December 13, 1925 in Mt. Holly, one of two children of Logan and Oletheia Morris. Logan was a member of Mt. Holly (RV) High School Class of 1943. He was married in Burlington, NJ November 4, 1945 to his wife Elizabeth S. (Betty) Morris. Of Burlington, NJ where they resided together in their Mt. Holly Home until her passing in 2013. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage this year. Logan is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Yoos of Ship Bottom NJ and 3 children; Logan A. Morris of Mt. Holly, Bradford J. Morris and his wife Anne of Nashua, NH and Lynn Smith of Havana, FL. Logan was also the proud “Pop Pop” to 6 grandchildren; Vanessa Puskar, Paige Shaw, Raechel & Erika Smith and Stephanie & Kevin Morris; as well as “Chief” Pop-Pop to 5 great grandchildren. Logan was a Veteran of World War II serving in The Merchant Marines from 1942 through 1945. After returning home and marrying Betty, he began working for The Burlington County Farmers CO-OP (later becoming Agway) in Burlington NJ where he worked for 44 years retiring in 1989. In 1958 Logan completed building his own home, which sits directly next to the farmhouse where he grew up. After retirement Logan enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife Betty and their trailer enjoying the many sights of our country as well as visiting family and friends in places near and far. Logan was active in The Boy Scouts for many years, specifically Troop 36, earning much recognition for his service to our youth including The Silver Beaver Award. On Veteran’s Day November 2013, Logan was honored with The Burlington County Military Service Medal in honor of his service in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Also after retirement, his passions were keeping and breeding racing Pigeons and, of course, keeping his yard and vegetable garden vibrant and green. A memorial service will be held 2 pm, Wednesday at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Inurnment will follow at the Mt. Holly Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 1 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Diabetes Research Institute; 200 S. Park Road, Suite 100; Hollywood, FL 33021. www.diabetesresearch.org.

Logan B. Morris Jr.

December 13, 1925 - May 14, 2015