Steven Douglas Morphis
November 21, 1935 ~ October 21, 2018
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ROCKY MOUNT - Steven Douglas Morphis, age 82, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018. Born in Polk County, AR on November 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Boyd Morphis and Eileen Gilmore Morphis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Morphis.
Steven leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 56 years, Carolyn T. Morphis; children, Sharon Crossno, Scott Morphis and fianc Missy, Bradley Morphis, Tamera Barber and husband, Hersey. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery with Pastor Robby Greene and Mr. David Franklin officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Salisbury National Cemetery
501 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Thursday 10/25, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Cemetery
Salisbury National Cemetery
501 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Thursday 10/25, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Salisbury National Cemetery.
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To the family of Steven Morphis, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one; please accept my condolences. May you find comfort by drawing close to God in prayer, because as the Bible promises, he will sustain you during this difficult time. – Psalm 5522
Our deepest condolences to the Morphis family. We are praying for you all. April And Jesse Page
To all of the Morphis family, I loved Bro. Morphis so. He was a very sincere ,Godly man. He truly loved people. He was like the rest of us, just human and he felt out pain and suffering just like Christ did for all of us. There was an incident in my life when I was deeply burdened and dad and he came up to me after church one Sunday morning and he put his arms around me and said, I know how you feel. You do the right thing for you and your family and it will all work out!God knows your heart. I will always remember that. What a blessing he was to do many. He leaves behind a great legacy for his family. The legacy of loving Jesus.
My memories that I love are the times when we lived in Colorado and Dad would wake us all up bright and early and take the family to the mountains and cook us all breakfast. Nothing tastes better than breakfast cooked outdoors. The trips we took every year to visit family in Arizona or Arkansas were always fun. One trip on our way home from Arizona, we were in a blinding snow storm coming over Wolf Creek Pass (I think that’s right anyway) and Dad made it all the way home that snowy blustery night safe and sound. Moving to Hawaii for one year was amazing and just seeing the beauty everywhere you looked. The whole family came to our home one Christmas…it was so much fun to have everyone there in our small home. Dad read the Christmas story from the Bible, we prayed and gave our thanks to our heavenly father. It was a memorable Christmas. I grew to love football as much as my Dad and brother did. Of course the Denver Broncos..he got to finally watch John Elway win 2 Superbowls, he got to see them win Superbowl 50 under Peyton Manning. There are so many good memories and too many to write down here. Just reminiscing about so many times..How he came and spoke at my husband’s funeral, then speaking at Jeffrey’s funeral just a few weeks after that. Dad was a strong man and took care of my mom so wonderfully..we all were truly blessed and Dad will be missed so much. Rest In Heaven, Daddy. I love you and miss you so much already.
I have so many memories with pawpaw. I have memories of traveling is our big RV across country. I have memories when he came in the house when we were little and dress up like Santa Claus and brought gifts literally in a sack. That was such a great memory. I honestly though it was Santa Claus of I found out later as I got older it was really papaw. I remember that Christmas I got a play phone. It was one of my favorite toys. I also remember flying to Arkansas one Christmas with him to spend with family. I was so little and all these tall adults around me. I remember a man from bible Baptist, giving me a snack to eat on the plane. I could go on and one with the memories that we have. I have memories of being in Arizona papaw bringing home chickens, and geese, and ducks. I have memories of him killing rattlesnakes as we saw a few since we lived in the desert. We also had our share of coyotes. I loved him so much. I am very heartbroken, but I am happy that he is no longer suffering and is in heaven with his Lord and Savior.
Memorable thoughts of Steve and his family from years past. We appreciate his service to our country and his service to our Lord – what an honor to have the priviledge of doing both. Our prayer and sincere sympathy to you as a family. May our Father be with you at this time. His comfort and peace will come. David and Patty Johnson
In memory of Steven Douglas Morphis, Ellen Dagenhart lit a candle
I know I didn’t know you too well and I can’t remember the last time I got to see you or talk to you but I do know you was loved by many and will be truly missed. God has gained a really special Angel.. Hopefully when it’s my time to leave this world we will meet agian on the other side until then may you Rest In Piece and fly high.. I send my condolences to the rest of the family… And will be praying for all of you!!! Love always Brandi Morphis
Dear Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Steven. May you be comforted beyond measure as you reflect on the solid promise of a resurrection for all who have died. (John 528-29) Almighty God cannot lie, his promises are our guarantee and will soon become our reality. (Titus 12) JW.ORG
Dear Scott and Missy, Our hearts go out to you in your loss. May God hold you in His loving arms and comfort you and give you strength. Sincerely, Allen and Carol O’Neil
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE STEVEN AND FLY HIGH WITH GOD.
In memory of Steven Douglas Morphis, Susan OWENS lit a candle
DEAREST CAROLYN AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEVEN. HE WAS A GOOD MAN EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER MET. MAY HE REST IN PEACE NOW AND HAVE NO MORE PAIN. HE IS IN EXCELLENT HANDS NOW WITH GOD. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU DURING THIS TIME. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. SINCERELY, SUSAN AND ROGER OWENS
In memory of Steven Douglas Morphis, Loyde and Jane Roberts lit a candle
Too many memories just to pick one. But probably the most recent one is 4 days before my papaw passed at our visit is when we started singing our song jackson together. That was very special to me bc thats been our song since i was a little girl.
Mrs. Morphis and family, Forrest and I send our sincere deepest condolences. Brother Morphis was the real deal and we held him the highest regard. He always spoke truth and his love of the Lord was evident in the bus ministry for the little people. Children were his life. Serving God by bringing those boys and girls to church were his most amazing accomplishment. Countless children came to the saving grace of our Father because of brother Steven Morphis. God bless you for standing with him in service, ministering and love. Blessed to have witnessed his service and be able to call him friend. Forrest and Teresa Dye
Carol Morphs, Our hearts go out to you and the family at this time. Pastor Morphis was a special blessing to us and Pat has fond memories of the bus ministry. Pat and Henry Norton
dear family, I loved pawpaw he was everything to me i cried so much i cant cry any more i was in the car on the way home this morning sarah pulled up a pic of pawpaw i almost cried bu i could not cry
i loved him ever since he died i have cried so much i think i have no more tears to cry
i just wanna say that i miss him dearly i still cry all the time and try not to around my mother and grandmother ( -aAlicyn
I love and miss you!
I love and miss you!
I love and miss you!
Q: What will you never forget about Steven?
A: I will never forget his unconditional love for me, to love me & literally raise me like I was his own daughter when he didn’t have to, when my biological mother & father was not able to. That took strength, patience & selfishness on his part. I will never forget his love for Christ & his passion he had to share gods love & forgiveness with many others.