Michael Morris

Michael Robert Morris, 68, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 11, 1953, to Robert Morris and Georgetta Waldren Morris Samann, in Lansing, MI. He was a graduate of Charlotte High school, class of 1972. Michael worked for Spartan Motors for 28 years. On March 12, 1976, he married Annette (Rugg) Morris. Michael and Annette lived in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Michael loved hunting, fishing, and spending time on his pontoon boat. He devoted a lot of his time to his grandchildren. They were his world. He was jokester and was a jack of all trades. He was a well-known man and will be greatly missed by all that he encountered.
Michael is survived by his loving partner of 48 years, Annette Morris; daughter, Rebecca (Bobby) Thompson of Charlotte, MI; daughter-in-law, Brandy Morris; sister, Brenda Morris; brother, Andy Samann; grandchildren, Noah, Kaylie, Brenden, Kye, Christopher, Melinda, Mattie, Anthony, Seth, and many adopted children; great-grandchildren Aurora, Maiah, Maximus, Mathias; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sets of parents, and his son, Robert Lee Morris.
Funeral services were held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Marshall, Michigan, with Chuck Jenson, officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.kempffuneralhome.com