Loyd Kenneth Morris

Loyd Kenneth Morris. November 22nd, 1926 - January 13th, 2022. Loyd Kenneth Morris passed from this life on January 13th, 2022 in Bowie, TX. He was born on November 22, 1926 to John Isaac Morris and Alta (Davidson) Morris of Howe, TX. Loyd married the love of his life, Monnie Bell Walker on November 25, 1945.
Loyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Monnie Belle (Walker) Morris on October 3, 2021, two infant children, Betty Lou Morris and Bruce Kenneth Morris, as well as his parents, and his sister Catherine Gunter of McKinney, TX.
As a young man, Loyd faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946.
Loyd preached the gospel for over 60 years, serving congregations in Trenton, Blue Ridge, Saint Jo, Tom Bean, Henrietta, Lincoln Street church of Christ in Wichita Falls, Big Spring, Balch Springs, Pleasant Grove, Bowie, Sunset, and Forestburg. He retired one month before turning 90 years old. Part of his ministry was a weekly radio program in Bowie on Sunday mornings from the 1980's until 2021.
Loyd received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from National Christian University in Ft. Worth.
Loyd worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Parkland Hospital, Christian Care Center, and taught CNA students at nursing homes in Bowie, Nocona, and Henrietta.
Loyd enjoyed his time making music at the Saint Jo Opry with the Country Cutups for approximately 20 years. He was well-known at the Opry for his sense of humor; he especially loved telling Aggie jokes!
Loyd was an amateur HAM radio operator. He was a longtime member of the Bowie Amateur Ham Radio Club, where he also taught Morse Code and tested the new operators. For his dedicated service, the Club granted him a lifetime membership.
Loyd is survived by his three daughters Bonnie Helen Edes of San Angelo, TX, Bertha Ann Jones of Azle, TX, and Brenda Sue Doshier of Nocona, TX. His legacy will be carried on in his grandchildren Julie Mayfield, Anthony Edes (and wife Barbara), Heidi Blancarte (and husband Louie), and David Jones; his great grandchildren Cassidy Mayfield, Andrew Mayfield, Molly Edes, Lily Blancarte, Holly Blancarte; and great-great-grandaughter Ensleigh Edes. Also surviving are Loyd's sisters Lillian Venita Allison of Dallas, Susie Lorene Brown of Howe, Frankie Marie Ratcliff of Howe, Joan Margaret Cathey of Grand Prairie, and brother William Harvey Morris of Howe, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Loyd was a loving father, and a faithful Christian with the heart of a servant. His passing leaves us with sorrow here, but we know he has gone on to the reward Jesus established for him in heaven.
Loyd's funeral is set for Sunday, January 16, 2022, 2:00 PM at Church of Christ in Nocona. Visitation will be immediately before the funeral at 1:30 PM. David Hall and Michael Windham will officiate, and John Morris, Jr. will lead singing. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home. Donations in Loyd's memory may be made to Solaris Hospice, the Nocona Church of Christ Youth Group, or the American Cancer Society.