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Maj. Robert (Bob) P. Morris, USAF, Ret. was born April 5, 1925 in Columbus, OH and through the course of years made his home in Albuquerque. He passed away peacefully Sunday evening, May 1, 2011, under hospice care at Lovelace Medical Center. Preceding him in death in 1994 was his loving wife of 60 years, Hilda (Sally) Morris; and son, Michael in 1981. He is survived by his son, James Morris; daughter, Susanne Quinn, both of Albuquerque; five granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren. Bob graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After college, he enlisted as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He served his country for 22 years and was stationed in many parts of the world. In Germany, he and Sally adopted a son and a daughter. While stationed in England during the late 1950s, his son Michael was born. While stationed in Albuquerque during the early 1960s, he was Director of Nuclear Safety at Kirtland Air Force Base. Bob's love of flying later took him to Ohio, where he began C-130 pilot training in preparation for flying missions in Vietnam. His last military transfer took him to Okinawa during the Vietnam conflict. He flew missions in and out of many dangerous situations and received the Silver Star, among many other distinguished awards and commendations. Through his Christian faith, his beliefs in service for others were paramount in his life. Bob served in and for many organizations including his High School Debating Team, YMCA leadership and camp counseling, Boy Scouts of America, both as a scout and in adult leadership roles, bowling league secretary, church treasurer and Sunday School teacher, Masonic Lodge (50 year member), with many years of serving as Treasurer for the Lodge. His hobbies were many and varied; hunting, fishing, camping, archery, skeet shooting, vegetable gardening, and computer technology. After his retirement from the Air Force, Bob owned Zia Radio and Television Repair and was also involved in the home construction trade. He was a wonderful father and will be greatly missed. May he rest peacefully in God's house forever more. Services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at French - Wyoming Chapel with visitation one half hour prior to the service at 5:30 p.m. Interment with full military honors will take place Friday, May 6, 2011 at 12:45 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to Desert Light Christian Church Missions, the American Cancer Society, or the Disabled Veterans of America. Please visit our online guestbook for Bob at www.RememberTheirStory.com Lovingly Pre-planned at FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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