Memorial services for Ronald Merritt Morris, 75, of Gardnerville, NV, formerly of Ada were held in Nevada. Mr. Morris passed away peacefully September 22, 2016 at Carson City, NV. He was born March 19, 1941 in Ada to Harry E. and Loreta Townsend Morris. Ronald attended Ada schools and graduated from Ada High School in 1959. He received a B. S. Degree in Math and Physics from East Central University.
He married Barry Daggs in Ada. They were married for 20 years and had six children, Dana , Ron Merritt , Jr., Patrick , Andrew , Jamila (Mila) and Kelilah (Keli) ; seven grandchildren, Michelle, Amber, Autumn, Madison, Lillian, Selah and Maceo.
He later married Grace Morris. He had two step-children, Zoi and Nick and three step-grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Larry Morris and wife, Margaret and their children Stacey and Scott.
After his retirement, he and his 2nd wife Grace moved to Gardnerville. He enjoyed the mountains spoiling his three dogs, and friendly poker games with his buddies.