Elton Vernon Morris

Mr. Elton Vernon Morris, 88, of Madisonville, KY, died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 1:12 P.M., at his residence. \ Born May 30, 1918, in Christian County, KY, to the late Walter and Mary Martin Morris. In addition to his parents, a daughter, Sandra Kay Martin, also preceded him in death. \ He was a member of First Church of God and a U. S. Army WWII veteran. He retired from Island Creek Coal Company after 42 years as a coal miner. He was a member of the UMWA and an avid hunter and fisherman. \ He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gladys Franklin Morris of Madisonville; two daughters, Rita Dame and Paula Crick, both of Madisonville; one son, Vernon Buddy Morris of Morganfield, KY; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. \ Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 2:00 P.M., at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Robert White officiating. Burial will follow in Grapevine Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 6 and VFW Post 5480. \ Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2006, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and from 12:30 P.M. until the service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Chris Crick, Kevin Crick, Brad Morris, Chase Dame, Erik Dame and Troy Dame. \