Deacon J. D. Morris Obituary

The family of Deacon J. D. Morris of Peoria, Illinois announces his passing on July 20, 2026. Deacon, born on November 7, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon J. D. Morris to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Morris and Tyretha Howell Morris (Howell); his son Tyrone Morris; and his siblings, Miller "Junior" Ellis, Jr., Gene Autry Morris, George Morris, Irma Ruth Ross (James), Freida Mae Ellis, Irmagean Braggs, Cozetter Gwynn (John Jr), Clamer Fields (Joe III) and Rita Jo Ivory (Haneefah).

He is survived by: his wife Willie Mae Morris (Carlisle); his children, Timothy J. Morris of Peoria, Debra A. Morris-Busby (Andra Sr.) of Slidell and Steven D. Morris of Peoria, Illinois; his grandchildren, Alexus Young (Todd) of Rosenberg, Tieriney Morris of Chicago, Andra II Busby (Shikema) of San Antonio, Alaysia Morris of Peoria, Trinity Morris of St. Louis and Karter Morris of Peoria, Illinois; his great grandchildren, Allura Busby, Tyrin Young, Andra Busby III and Tajh Young; and his godchildren, Christopher Jenkins, Jershawn Gulley and Dewayne Banks Jr.. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family.