Bert Morris

Bert Morris, born on August 24, 1935 in Hollywood, W. VA, to Walter & Mary Morris, passed away on November 7, 2026, at the age of 91 at Jefferson Park in Dandridge. Bert was the remaining sibling of seven brothers and six sisters. He leaves behind his wife, Elaine and his three children, Colleen (Robert) Bissonette, Collette (Melvin) Darnell, and Steven (Vicky) Fry, grandchildren Michelle (JT) Barret, Matt Bissonette, Blake (Christina) Bean, Jennifer (Joe) Palmer, Philip Fry and Wesley Fry and seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bert’s life was filled with love, friendship, and cherished memories.

Bert enjoyed spending time with those he loved and valued the relationships and memories he built throughout his lifetime. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 50 years, Elaine Morris. Together they shared a love for traveling, exploring new places, and creating wonderful memories.

Bert was a veteran of the US Air Force, a dedicated Mason, and a proud Shriner. He valued the brotherhood, friendships, and sense of community these organizations brought into his life. He also enjoyed woodworking, a hobby that allowed him to express his creativity and craftsmanship

His memorial service with Military Honors will be held at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN on Wednesday. November 18 at 2:00 PM with a Masonic Service by Brazelton Lodge #190 to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, TN