James Lee Morris

James Lee Morris formerly of Belleview, Missouri passed away on September 10, 2024, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 91 years. He was born August 17, 1933, in Wellsville, Missouri the son of the late Clinton and Vivian (Meyerpeter) Morris. Jim graduated from Wellsville High School, excelling in basketball. He then attended Moberly Junior College on a basketball scholarship until leaving school to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1953 – 1955, seeing active duty in the Korean War. In 1958 he graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a degree in Business Administration, followed by a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Jim's career was spent in management in the banking industry where he retired as Senior Vice President for Key Bank. While living in the Seattle area he served on the board for the American Red Cross and the board of the Wallingford Kiwanis in Seattle where he was awarded member of the year. He was Man of the Year...