ROBERT W. MORRIS

DEATH TAKES AGED RANCHER
R. W. Morris, 76, of Paint Rock Dies in Angelo
    Ballinger, March 13. Robert W. Morris, 76, of Paint Rock, pioneer rancher, died in a San Angelo hospital late Saturday night. He was taken to his Paint Rock home in a King-Holt funeral car and services were held there Sunday at 3:30 p. m. from the Baptist church with his pastor, Rev. J. W. Sailors, officiating, assisted by Rev. M. a. Quinlan, of Winters, and Rev. J. H. McClain, Ballinger.
    Several years ago Mr. Morris disposed of his ranch holdings and devoted his time mostly to conducting a private loan and charitable affairs. After his conversion in 1921, he became intensely interested in religious work, and about two years ago he personally donated the funs that built the Baptist church from which his funeral eventually was held.
    Seated on the rostrum as honorary pallbearers were twelve or fifteen of his old time ranching friends with whom he had been associated for years.
    Mr. Morris was never married. He is survived by a brother, C. W. of Matador; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Tom, San Antonio, and Mrs. W. C. Barber, Paint Rock; and two nieces Mrs. Drury Hathaway, Ballinger, and Mrs. J. M. Farnsworth, Millersview.
    Active pallbearers were: J. C. Hollman, H. H. Ratchford, J. M. Patton, W. H. Miller, J. B. Wade, and W. E. Warren.
    Burial was at the Paint Rock cemetery.

Abilene News
March 14, 1934

Concho County Pioneer Citizen Is Buried Sunday
      Robert W. Morris, 76, resident of Concho county for the past 55 years, died Saturday at 11:05 p. m. in Shannon Hospital, San Angelo. Decedent had been in ill health for some time. he was taken to the hospital for treatment several weeks ago but efforts to save his life were unavailing.
    The body was brought to Ballinger in a King-Holt hearse and after being prepared for burial here was taken to Paint Rock Sunday morning. Mr. Morris retired from active ranch life a few years ago and had made home in Paint Rock ever since. He was converted and became a member of the Baptist church in 1921 and had been very active in religious affairs for a number of years. he and a brother were principally responsible for the splendid Baptist church at paint Rock, which was built and dedicated two years ago.
    Funeral services were held at this church Sunday afternoon at 3:30. Rev. J. W. Sailors, pastor, officiated, and was assisted by Rev. M. A. Quindlen and Rev. J. H. McClain. A large group of pioneer friends served as honorary pallbearers and were given seats on the rostrum during the funeral serve. Interment was made in the Paint Rock cemetery.                
    Mr. Morris was never married and surviving relatives include a brother, C. W. Morris, Matador; two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Tom, San Antonio, and Mrs. W. C. Barber, Paint Rock; and two nieces, Mrs. Drury Hathaway, Ballinger; and Mrs. J. M. Farnsworth, Millersview.
    Active pallbearers were: I. C. Hallman, h. H. Ratchford, J. M. Patton, W. H. Miller, J. B. Wade and W. E. Warren.
    King-Holt Company undertakers were in charge of arrangements.

Ballinger Ledger
March 15, 1934

R. W. Morris
    R. W. Morris, retired pioneer Concho County Ranchman, affectionately known by all who knew him as "Mr. Bob" died in a San Angelo sanitarium Saturday at 11;05 p m. His body was brought to Paint Rock Sunday and interred in the local cemetery. Funeral rites were conducted from the First Baptist church of Paint Rock with the pastor, Rev. J. W. Sailors in charge assisted by Rev. J. H. McClain, of Ballinger; Rev. Quinlan, of Winters; and Rev. L. D. Hardt, pastor of the local Methodist church. King-Holt Funeral Service was in charge. 
    Mr. Morris was born October 12, 1857, in Guadalupe county, Texas. He came to Concho county about the time the county was organized 55 years ago and spent the rest of his life in and near Paint Rock. He was a successful cattleman and became the owner of one of the best ranches in this section. Several years ago he retired from the active ranch business and sold his holdings to the Sansom Cattle Co., who are still the owners at the present time. While in the cattle business he made many friends among the best ranchmen of the county as was attested by the large number of pioneer ranchers at the funeral services.
    About 13 years ago Mr. Morris was converted and united with the First Baptist church of Paint Rock and after that he became a very liberal supporter with his means and an enthusiastic attendant of all the services fo the church. Two years ago he gave to the church an entire building as a memorial to his mother. he also gave much of his mean to those in need and to charitable institutions.
    Mr. Morris was one of the ten children.  All but one attained maturity. Only three of these are now living; one brother, C. W. Morris, of Matador, Texas; and two sisters, Mrs. L. M. Tom, of San Antonio, and Mrs. C. W. Barber of Paint Rock. Also there are 12 nephews and 14 nieces surviving.
    Active pallbearers were, J. M. Patton, W. E. warren, k. C. Hallman, W. H. Miller, J. B. Waide, and H. H. Ratchford. Honorary were, D. E. Sims, V. D. Fuller, H. A. Stephens, J. F. Dodson, Fogg Coffey, Gerard Huston, J. P. Wilbanks, Arch Benge, A. A. Goforth, Walter Barr, Geo Vaughan, E. E. Ford, J. M. Davis, Ben Polk, Tom Crunk, J. C. Jones, Bob Pierce, and A. S. Bishop.

Concho Herald
March 15, 1934