FAWN GROVE, PA

R. Rolland Morris, 95, died Monday, August 12, 2013, at the home of his son. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, brother Everett "Jim" Morris, and daughter-in-law, Jane Morris.

A funeral service will be held at Fawn United Methodist Church, 67 S. Market St., Fawn Grove, on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. David Stough officiating.

Born September 24, 1917 in Fawn Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Beulah M. Morris. Rolland was a member of Fawn United Methodist Church, Mason Dixon Hunt Club, Fawn Improvement Assoc., Friendship F&AM Masonic Lodge for 60 years, Tall Cedars, and the Taylor Haus Breakfast Club. He was also a former member of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Assoc., South Eastern School Board, and Shriners for 50 years. He was a businessman, farmer, hunter, golfer, avid trap shooter, and crafter of the finest homemade vanilla ice cream. Mr. Morris was self-employed as the owner of Fawn Grove Service Station, that he started in 1940 and passed down to his son, Jim, in the 1980's.

He is survived by:

His siblings, Betty Marsteller of New Park and Russell Morris and his wife, Carol of Fawn Grove

His three sons, Dick Morris and his wife, Eleanor of Charlotte, NC; Robert Morris and his wife, Beverly of Fawn Grove; and Jim Morris of Fawn Grove.

His seven grandchildren, Scott Morris and his wife, Carol of Waxhaw, NC; Craig Morris and his wife, Kristi "Kj" of Jackson, WY; Kelly M. Mallory and her husband, Steve of Madison, VA; Todd Morris and his wife, Elizabeth of Fawn Grove; Tom Morris and his wife, Alexis of Shrewsbury; Ann Morris of Baltimore, MD; and Marilyn Morris of Fawn Grove.

His nine great grandchildren, Catie and Grace Morris of Waxhaw, NC; Megan and Travis Mallory of Madison, VA; Brock, Jenna, and Luke Morris of Fawn Grove; N. Kensington "Kensie" Morris of Jackson, WY; and Nyssa Morris of Shrewsbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125; Fawn Grove Cemetery Association, 67 S. Market St., Fawn Grove, PA.; or Fawn United Methodist Church, 67 S. Market St., Fawn Grove, PA. 17321