8/31/1972 – 4/24/2025
Lawrence
Heath David Morris, age 52, of Lawrence passed away peacefully April 24, 2025.
Heath was born August 31,1972 to John D Morris and Barbara Cheek Reynolds in Lawrence.
He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1992 and worked at various restaurants in town where he enjoyed socializing with customers and co-workers alike. He loved spending time with friends and family, playing video games and was a Star Wars superfan.
Heath was preceded in death by his Grandparents Jack VW & Margaret Cheek; Uncle Robert Cheek; Step-Father Stephen Kyle Harper; Step-Father Michael Reynolds; Cousin Robert Harrell & Nephew Reece Massey.
He is survived by his Mother Barbara Cheek Reynolds of Lawrence; Sister Penny (Joe) Candrilli of FL; Niece Kyla Candrilli of FL; Nephews Michael Candrilli of FL, Ryan Candrilli of GA; as well as many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He also had remained close to his Step-Sisters Jeanne (Steve) Everett of TX, Julie (Brian) Hayward of OR, Jennifer Harper of Lawrence and Whitney Harper of Topeka; Step-Brother Brandon (Lynne) Harper of OK; and their families.
Visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home 601 Indiana St in Lawrence at 2 pm, Friday, May 2, 2025, Graveside inurnment to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Novus Life Care Hospice 1333 Meadowlark Ln Ste 204 Kansas City, KS 66102.
Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com
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