Philip Gregory "Greg" Morris, 81, of Tamaroa, passed away at 3:18 A.M., Thursday, November 3, 2022 at GreenTree Memory Care in Mt. Vernon.
Greg had worked as a coal mine electrician for over 20 years and later as an electrical technician for U.S. Steel in Granite City until his retirement in 2011. He was a proud union member throughout his career. He also operated his own electrical contracting business in his spare time. Greg loved listening to and collecting music, and was a home and car audio enthusiast. He was an avid drag racing fan and faithfully attended the NHRA US Nationals for over 50 years. He loved animals and adopted many at his home over the years.
He was born February 26, 1941 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Raymond and Sylvia (Teel) Morris.
He married Vicki Eisenhauer on January 10, 1965 in Carlyle, IL and she preceded him in death on January 12, 2007.
He is survived by four children - Ken Morris and wife Brenda of Albers, IL, Eric Morris and wife Ann of Peninsula, OH, Karla McKinnies and husband Dan of Du Quoin, and Jeff Morris and wife Krista of Belleville, IL, two sisters - Susan Giffin of Du Quoin and Lisa Galman and husband John of Chatham, IL, four grandchildren - Brittany and Joel Elswick, Chase and Sarah McKinnies, Caleb Berg, and Clint Morris, three great grandchildren - Kyla McKinnies, Gentry McKinnies and a baby girl McKinnies expected in the spring, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Private family services will be held.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.