Obituary for LEONARD MORRIS
Leonard E. Morris Jr. was born on December 27, 1952 in Chicago IL to Alma M. Morris &
Leonard J. Morris. Leonard was the fourth child born to this union. Leonard’s mother and father
preceded him in death as well as: His two sons, Leonard and Ronald McCoy; his two sisters, Avis
B. James and Linda Brooks; and his three brothers, Albert, James, and Ronald Hart.
Leonard received his grammar school education at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and earned
his HS diploma at Armasen Catholic HS in 1969. Leonard accepted Christ at an early age and was
baptized at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Leonard met Gloria Dollie, they were married in 1974 and divorced in 1977. Out of this union
Leonard P. Morris Jr. was born.
Leonard met Dorothy McCoy during their relationship four children were born from this union;
Nickie N. McCoy, Ronald E. McCoy, Deborah M. McCoy and Leonard E. McCoy.
Leonard met Mercedes Scott in the early 90’s and was married in 1992.
Leonard enjoyed traveling with his wife, family gatherings, playing cards, fishing, drinking his
whiskey and watching the Chicago Bears. He loved all sports and watching them with his sons.
Leonard made his transition from this life on October 6, 2020 at 10:10 p.m.
Leonard leaves to cherish his memories: A loving wife, Mercedes Scott Morris; two sisters,
Deborah Morris and Jessie Worthy of Chicago IL; one brother, Leon Morris of Chicago IL; three
daughters, Nickie N. McCoy, Deborah M. McCoy of Chicago IL and Thenika Bentley of Indiana;
two sons, Leonard P. Morris Jr. and Jermaine Scott of Chicago IL; five grandchildren, William and
Minnie Moore of Chicago IL, Deja Johnson, Ariel and Ronald E. McCoy Jr. of Indiana; very special
cousin, Wayne “Butch” Jordan; very special nephew, James Brooks; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Dad I miss you everyday. You were so precious and unique, a guiding light throughout my life. You
were my strength when I was weak. Happy Memories flood my mind whenever I think of you, but you
can never be replaced, that much is sadly true. The fact that you’re no longer here still fills my heart
with pain. I wish I had just one last chance to talk with you again. I shall always remember the
closeness that we had. I love you and miss you so much, My Kind and Thoughtful Dad...
~Love Monique
Leonard J. Morris. Leonard was the fourth child born to this union. Leonard’s mother and father
preceded him in death as well as: His two sons, Leonard and Ronald McCoy; his two sisters, Avis
B. James and Linda Brooks; and his three brothers, Albert, James, and Ronald Hart.
Leonard received his grammar school education at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and earned
his HS diploma at Armasen Catholic HS in 1969. Leonard accepted Christ at an early age and was
baptized at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Leonard met Gloria Dollie, they were married in 1974 and divorced in 1977. Out of this union
Leonard P. Morris Jr. was born.
Leonard met Dorothy McCoy during their relationship four children were born from this union;
Nickie N. McCoy, Ronald E. McCoy, Deborah M. McCoy and Leonard E. McCoy.
Leonard met Mercedes Scott in the early 90’s and was married in 1992.
Leonard enjoyed traveling with his wife, family gatherings, playing cards, fishing, drinking his
whiskey and watching the Chicago Bears. He loved all sports and watching them with his sons.
Leonard made his transition from this life on October 6, 2020 at 10:10 p.m.
Leonard leaves to cherish his memories: A loving wife, Mercedes Scott Morris; two sisters,
Deborah Morris and Jessie Worthy of Chicago IL; one brother, Leon Morris of Chicago IL; three
daughters, Nickie N. McCoy, Deborah M. McCoy of Chicago IL and Thenika Bentley of Indiana;
two sons, Leonard P. Morris Jr. and Jermaine Scott of Chicago IL; five grandchildren, William and
Minnie Moore of Chicago IL, Deja Johnson, Ariel and Ronald E. McCoy Jr. of Indiana; very special
cousin, Wayne “Butch” Jordan; very special nephew, James Brooks; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Dad I miss you everyday. You were so precious and unique, a guiding light throughout my life. You
were my strength when I was weak. Happy Memories flood my mind whenever I think of you, but you
can never be replaced, that much is sadly true. The fact that you’re no longer here still fills my heart
with pain. I wish I had just one last chance to talk with you again. I shall always remember the
closeness that we had. I love you and miss you so much, My Kind and Thoughtful Dad...
~Love Monique