Thomas "Tom" Morris, 71, of Slaughters, KY  passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville KY.

Tom was born on September 28, 1953, in Herrin, IL, to the late Buddie Ray Morris I and Veatrice Fern Morris. He was a retired Coal Miner and Contractor. He was an avid hunter and looked forward to spending time with his friends at deer camp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Buddie Ray Morris II.

Survivors include his daughters, Liberty (Shane) Steinmetz of Johnston City, IL, Paula Morris of Sturgis, KY, Kena (William) Brown of Greenville, KY, Tina (Matt) Dillingham and Savannah Morris both of Madisonville, KY; sisters, Renee Norman of Oklahoma City, OK, Lisa (Roy) Irvin of Providence, KY, and Kenna Morris of Columbia, MO, sister-in-law, Ena Morris of Paducah, KY; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend for over sixty years, Keldon Smelley of Greenville.

His daughters would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Harshul Patel and all of the nurses and staff on 4 East. We are so thankful for the love and compassion that you showed our daddy and to us. We will never forget your kindness.

A celebration of life will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 714 Brown Rd., Madisonville, KY on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 12 p.m. with Tom's nephew, James David Morris officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care. As his wish, a private spreading of his cremains will be held at his favorite place, the deer camp in Crittenden County.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the service hour at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a love offering be made to help with final expenses. There will be a donation box at the church.