Robert F. Morris, age 80, of Perry passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014 at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby. He was born on August 12, 1933 in Waynesburg, PA the son of Mary Margaret (Roberts) and John Henry Morris. He married Almeta Ketchum in Painesville on June 16, 1956.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Victor R. Browning Crane for 36 years as a welder/fitter and supervisor. He also worked for the Perry Township Road Department. Robert was proud to be a 6th generation blacksmith and he enjoyed bowling, fishing and coaching Little League Baseball.

He is survived by his wife, Almeta Morris of Perry; sons: Rick (Chris) Morris of Jefferson, Randy (Sue) Morris of Perry; 2 grandchildren: Corey Bramer and Sarah Morris-Wolanin; 2 great-grandsons: Tyler Starkweather and Ricky Wolanin; sister, Anna Jane (Kenneth) Beatty of Westland, MI; and his four-legged best friend, Mack.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Margaret as well as his brother, Raymond.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 and 10-11a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 25th at the funeral home. Rev. Dr. Janet Mers of Perry Christian Church will be officiating.

Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery in Perry.

Family suggests contributions in Robert’s name to Perry Christian Church, 3270 Call Road, Perry, OH 44081.