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George Morris Obituary

George John Morris Charleston - George John Morris, 76, husband of Lynette Dandridge Morris, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on March 15, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George John Morris are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM Monday, with a 7:30 PM Trisagion service, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Online Condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. George Morris was born May 1, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from Rivers High School in 1959, and thereafter attended The Citadel, where he graduated in 1963. At the Citadel, he distinguished himself as an honor roll and gold star student. Upon graduation from The Citadel, he was commissioned an officer in the United States Army and served in military intelligence. He was honorably discharged as a captain. After finishing The Citadel, he attended the University of Virginia Law School, where he graduated in 1966. After military service he began the practice of law in the office of United States Senator Ernest F. Hollings and practiced under the firm names of Hollings and Hawkins, Hollings Hawkins and Morris, and Morris Duffy and Boone, which was a successor to the Hollings firm and that of Falcon B. Hawkins, who served as United States District Judge. After his law firm affiliations, he began a solo practice. He was a member of the South Carolina and Charleston County Bar Associations for over a period of 50 years. He has practiced in various Courts to include the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, and he was admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Charleston, SC and served on its Parish Council for 25 years and as president of the Council for 10 of those years. He also served on the Council of the Diocese of Atlanta and on the Council for the Archdiocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in America. In 2007, he was the Archangel Michael adult honoree chosen by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, as bestowed by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta. Additionally, he was a past president of Plato Chapter No. 4, Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), and was honored by the Daughters of Penelope, an AHEPA Auxiliary, for his service in 1991. He helped establish the Plato Chapter No. 4 Scholarship Foundation and served as chairman from its inception. He authored a book published as Charleston's Greek Heritage and also helped establish the archives at the Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston. He was a life member of the Hibernian Society of Charleston, South Carolina. George was well-respected in the legal community. He loved the law and often entertained family and friends with stories about his legal career. He was very proud of his Greek heritage, and especially the legacy of his parents, Margaret Gazes Morris, who was the first woman of Greek descent to teach in Charleston County Schools, and John George Morris, who was the first Greek-American lawyer in Memphis, Tennessee. He had fond memories of his childhood in Memphis and as a result loved the city and was a true Elvis fan. He was also very proud of and devoted to his family and supported them in all their endeavors. He could often be found in Nicole and Dexter's Early Bird Diner enjoying the food and talking with customers. George is survived by his wife, Lynette (Cissy) Dandridge Morris and three children, John George Morris, Katherine Nicole Morris Haigler (Dexter) and Christopher George Morris (Natalie Rose Clapp). He is also survived by his sister, Hope Morris Florence and her children, Margaret Anne Florence Siachos (Peter) and John Quinton Florence (Tara), and her grandson, Quinton Terry Siachos. He has one surviving uncle, Dr. Peter C. Gazes (Athena). In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC 29403 or Plato Chapter No. 4 Scholarship Fund c/o Bernard (Bernie) Ferrara, 1046 Plantation Lane, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 17 to Mar. 18, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for George Morris

21 Entries

Elaine Smiley

March 10, 2019

Cissy, this came up in my email. I hope you are doing well and adjusting. I know he is watching over you. He would do no less

Thomas P. Stoney, II

April 19, 2018

George was a fine gentleman and lawyer who is sadly missed.

Barbara Melton

March 27, 2018

I worked with George for over 15 years as a legal assistant and found him to be the most ethical moral person I have ever known. He has a guaranteed place in heaven!

Linda Graham

March 27, 2018

I am so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. I spent a large chunk of my life with him and his amazing family. He will be missed by so many. Especially me. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lesley Graham

March 27, 2018

George was a part of my life forever, it seemed, and I know he was very much himself all the way to the end. I'm glad that I could have known him, and I'm sorry at his loss.

George Angelato

March 26, 2018

Cissy, Hope and our entire family I would like to say how sorry we are for the loss of beloved George. He was a fine man through and through. He loved his family deeply and always made sure to attend special events. He will be so deeply missed! You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Your loving 1st Cousins : Georgia Karris, Toula Scondras Jones, Cathy Kalkas Slaughter and George Theo Angelato

Shelley Lewis

March 24, 2018

Cissy, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you now as well as the days ahead.. ❤ Jeff, Shelley, Jessica, Brandon, Lindsey and Heyward Lewis. Ehrhardt, S. C.

Nick Gigis

March 20, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of George over the holidays especially how we tried to one up each other with our Citadel stories. Sending prayers to the Morris and Florence family. May his memory be eternal.

Kay Beneventano

March 19, 2018

Cissy my prayers are with you and your children. George helped me and I appreciate him.My hearts breaks for yal. Known ya for a long time. Thank you for loving my Brandi and Jay. God Bless You and your family and my God give you Peace in your heart. Love ya much. Kay, Brandi's Mom

Kay Beneventano

March 19, 2018

Cissy my heart breaks for you and your family. George helped me and he was a good guy to me. Thank you for loving my Brandi and Jay the way yal do. Continue Prayers from my heart that God will give you the strength and your children and His Peace.Known yal for a long time. Rest In Peace George. God Bless.

Olin Williams

March 19, 2018

Like a song that remains in the heart when the music is playing no more, Like a fragrance that stays in the air where a flower has blossomed before, Like a star that continues to glow long after the breaking of dawn, The ones we have loved remains with us still, and the beautiful memories go on. May you find comfort, strength, and peace in the knowledge that love is eternal. With our deepest sympathy and love, Olin F. Williams and Russell F. Bennett.

Nicholas Clekis

March 19, 2018

George hired me straight out of law school in 1985. Taught me to practice law and how to be a gentleman lawyer. I owe all my training and success to him for the lawyer I am today. At the same time he was a good friend to me and got me more involved in our church. I cannot thank him enough for the influence he has had on my life in so many respects. What a great man. You will be missed by many, the legal world, the church, AHEPHA and most of all by friends and family. May his memory be eternal.

Eleanor Shaw Martin

March 19, 2018

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Renee Evans & Fred Burbage

March 18, 2018

Cissy, my dear friend of so many years, Fred and I send you and Nicole and Christipher love and prayers for peace and courage ! Cissy, you had the most beautiful wedding and you were such a great wife to George to the very end with such devotion ! He was blessed to have you by his side as his wife and mother of Nicole and Christopher! May Arch Angel Micheal be with you to strengthen you with courage during these difficult times! Sending love to all who loved George! May he rest in peace

Jackie Morfesis

March 17, 2018

Memory eternal to a pillar of the community, a scholar, and a most kind and gracious man. Prayers and comfort to your family. You were a trusted attorney to my family for generations, but more than that, a friend.

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Wesley and Audrey Tillman

March 17, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love Wesley and Audrey Tillman

John and Lucreita Bevis

March 17, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on your loss. We are so sorry.

Elaine Smiley

March 17, 2018

God bless you and your family in this time of great loss. George was very special. He contributed so much to this world we live in. He has surely earned a special place in heaven. Cissy, you took such good care of him when he needed it most. You were his special Angle on Earth when he needed one most.
Special prayers to you and his family.

Bill Florence

March 17, 2018

Sissy, Christopher and Nicole, Our deepest and warmest thoughts go out to you. We felt privileged to have known George, and always feel welcomed into your family. He will be fondly remembered. We send our love and condolences. Bill, Myra, Kyle, and Leah.

Peter and Linda DeLuca

March 16, 2018

So sorry for you and your familys loss. Our prayers are with you all.

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