CAMDEN, Tenn. -- David James Morris, 72, of Camden, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home.

He was born June 3, 1948, in Brandenburg, Kentucky, to Robert Lee and Mildred Louise Mattingly Morris.

David graduated from Meade County (Kentucky) High School. He then enlisted in the military and finished in the National Guard. Throughout his life, he worked full time and tinkered with race cars until his retirement.

Survivors include sons, James (Lindsey) Morris of Scott City and Jeff (Nicole) Morris of Moscow Mills, Missouri; daughter, Katie Morris of Alabama; daughter-in-law, Chanda Morris; brothers, Robert and Alfred Morris; sisters, Doris Tucker, Margie Hagan, Martha Wrome, Patty Robinson, Sandra Drury and Debbie Fox; and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his companion, Elanor Crawford, and her family; many nieces and nephews; and Spencer and Judy Fodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jordi Morris; brothers, Guy and Clarence Morris; sisters, Jean and Ruth Anne; and former companion, Patricia Brown.

Visitation for friends and family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. May 1 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 142 Carnation Lane in Jackson.

A celebration of life service and full military honors will follow at 3 p.m. at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to the church.

Oak Dale Funeral Home in Camden and Ford and Sons Funeral Home have assisted the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.