Dana “Ray” Morris, 68, of Bakersfield, Missouri, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Bakersfield, Missouri. Ray was born on November 28, 1956, in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, which later became his beloved hometown.
Ray’s mother, Pansy Jo Kent Richardson, instilled in him the importance of helping others. Whenever he wasn’t focusing on helping others, Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching “Hulk Hogan” on WWE Wrestling. He worked for the Armstrong Hardwood Flooring (AHF) company and was a devoted professional with 37 years of unwavering dedication. He maintained a strong connection with his family, and they were at the center of his life.
Ray is survived by his three children; Kenny Morris, Steven Morris (Amber), Dana Emerson-Morris (Ryan,), nine grandchildren; Jerry Robert Morris, Johnathen Morris, Rayne Morris, Arora Morris, Hunter Morris, Sierra Richert (Dakota), Beau Morris, Rylee Emerson, and Ayla Emerson, four great-grandchildren; Asher Thompson, Raelynn “Rae” Biggs, Holdyn Morris, and Azzy Richert, seven siblings and many friends.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Kenny Richardson “Grandpa Kenny” and Pansy Jo Kent Richardson, and one sibling, Charlie Richardson.
Ray will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Family has asked that Memorials be made to:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memorial Processing
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St Jude Pl
Memphis, Tn 38105-9959
Memorial Services will be on April 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Mammoth Spring School Multipurpose Building of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Services in the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
March 17, 2025 @ 3:48 pm
Prayers and so sorry for your loss
March 17, 2025 @ 6:13 pm
My heart goes out to my beloved Nephews and Niece and all those in their families And my sister Arleen May each one of you find Peace, Love. Unity May this life changing event bring you all closer! Spread Kindness through each others thoughts and Actions. I Love you all and you are in my Prayers.Love, Aunt Cindy
March 17, 2025 @ 7:27 pm
I worked with him for many years. Most caring giving man. Always willing to help someone else. This world is less without him. Knowing him was to know a friend. God bless you my Ole friend. And God bless his family. My prayers are with you. Ford family
March 18, 2025 @ 3:45 am
S0 sorry for your loss.
March 18, 2025 @ 8:26 am
Loves his family and never forgot his friends.
He’s that friend you may not see for years but is like it was just yesterday we spoke.
Love you brother Ray and will miss our occasional conversations and our departure from meeting’s was ended with a hug just as it is with our kids and that always makes our last encounter so memorable.
March 18, 2025 @ 8:28 am
Loves his family and never forgot his friends.
He’s that friend you may not see for years but is like it was just yesterday we spoke.
Love you brother Ray and will miss our occasional conversations and our departure from meeting’s was ended with a hug just as it is with our kids and that always makes our last encounter so memorable.
March 18, 2025 @ 8:57 am
Dana and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for strength, peace and comfort.
Jerry and Doris Emerson
March 18, 2025 @ 12:59 pm
What do ya know Nathan? was how he greeted me every time we ran into each other: You will be missed Ray Bob!!
March 28, 2025 @ 2:27 pm
Ray was the father of my 3 children Steven Kenny and Dana he gave them to me he was a good man and the love of my life for almost 28 years I pain for for my kids my family will miss him dearly . I am sorry that u all all going through this if I could change things I would he is not suffering . Jehovah’s eyes and at the end of days on this earth he will be resurrected and all will see him . Psalms 83:18 know our god . Love from your mom
March 28, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Prayers for my children