Gerald Deen Morris, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 86. Gerald was born on December 24, 1930 in Paris, Arkansas to Austin Theodore "A.T." Morris and Verna (Reames) Morris. Gerald grew up and attended school in Paris and as a young man, moved to the Ft. Smith, Arkansas area with his family. Following his education, Gerald later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he became employed as a union welder and pipefitter. Gerald spent several decades working as a union welder, including considerable work building nuclear power plants.

Gerald was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge and Moose Lodge and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He loved to farm and raise cattle and was an avid collector. Gerald loved time spent with his family. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and he will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him.

Gerald is preceded in death by both his mother and father; his sister, Venoma Johnson; and his son, Jerry Morris.

He is survived by his son Larry Morris and wife Paula of Okmulgee; his daughter, Cheryl Owens of Sand Springs; grandchildren, LaDonna Martin and husband Brad of Norman, Nicole Morris of Okmulgee, Michael Owens and Michelle Owens, both of Sand Springs; Daniel Morris and wife Kathy of Broken Arrow, OK; and Jerry Morris II and wife Margaret Ann of Tulsa; by 5 great grandchildren; other extended family and many good friends.

Viewing for Gerald will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.

A graveside service for Gerald will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00pm at Moore Family Cemetery, near Paris, Arkansas. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta, OK.