Stephen William Morris III
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Stephen William Morris III

  • November 8, 1945 - February 27, 2011
  • Liberty, Missouri
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“Joyce, I can't tell how sorry I am to hear about Steve. Last time I was in Liberty I asked about Steve and I was told he moved and I was unable to...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Eldon Irminger - Mount Dora, FL

“Steve's memorial service was deeply moving for me. Each story and memory that you shared gave wonderful insights to this good man. The Christ...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Mike Fallin

“Having only met Steve in the last few years, I realized quickly that the only thing bigger than his bear paws for hands was his heart and his desire...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Mitch Wood - Liberty, MO - Friend

“My fondest memory of Steve is the way he took my young daughter under his wing when she worked at Prudential. He had a wonderful zest for life and...Read More » ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Susan Shaul - Liberty, MO

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Morris family. Steve was always such a positive and kind person, and I never failed to have a good day when he...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Chelsy - Liberty, MO

“Our condolences to the Morris family. These are always hard times. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you from Betsy and Stan...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Barb & Dennis Davidson - Marana, AZ

“Joyce, I enjoyed your husbands bright shining smile everyday when I worked with him at Prudential. I will think of him often and you will be in my...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Crystal Holthouse - Kansas City, MO


Stephen William Morris, III, 65, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away February 27, 2011. Mr. Morris was born in Fayette, Missouri. He was a 1963 graduate of Liberty High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from William Jewell College in 1967, majoring in economics. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Morris had been the owner and operator of the Liberty United Super and Food 4 Less grocery stores in Jefferson City and Moberly, Missouri. In later years, he had been a Realtor with Prudential Duffey. His favorite career was Full-Time Grandpa to five beautiful grandchildren. Mr. Morris was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Morris of the home; daughters Sara (Mel) Corpuz of Kansas City, Missouri, and Rebecca (Leslie Cope) Morris of Liberty, Missouri; brother, John Mike (Jeanneen) Morris of Liberty, Missouri; sisters, Marilee (Hugh) Gabbard of Richmond, Kentucky, and Betsy (Stan) Clark of Marana, Arizona; his grandchildren: Charlie & Anna Cope-Morris and Owen, Noah, & Lily Corpuz. Visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. and the Memorial Service will be held at 4:00p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home. The family asks for no flowers and suggest contributions be made to the NorthCare Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116. He was loved beyond measure and will be greatly missed.