Obituary

Jerry Morphis, 62, of Plainview, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2013 in Plainview. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Harvest Christian Fellowship with the Rev. Paul Cypert officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Jerry was born on May 4, 1951, in Pottsville, Ark., to Kenneth and Ailene Morphis. He grew up in the Providence Community and graduated from Lockney High School. He then attended West Texas State University. He farmed for several years before going to work the Texas Department of Transportation and retiring in 2008. He then worked as the Hale County emergency management coordinator for two years. He was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship and Plainview Country Club. He loved to play golf and barbecue in their backyard. He married Debbie Hawkins on July 15, 1976, in Plainview. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Morphis of Plainview; one daughter, Tonya Jane Sutton of Midland; three sons, Dustin Chadd Morphis of Clyde, Anthony Chad Morphis of Amarillo and Jeremy Steven Morphis of Plainview; one sister, Glenda Lee Atkinson of Nacona; four brothers, Loyd Morphis of Plainview, Phillip Bruce Morphis of Kress, Kenneth Joe Morphis of Edmonson and Ray Lynn Morphis of Plainview; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials to Harvest Christian Fellowship, 1203 Quincy St., Plainview, TX 79072 or a charity of your choice . Condolences may be made at www.kornerstone funerals.com.