Johnny Phillip Morris, 48 departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Shelby, NC.

He was born on December 22, 1974 in Shelby, NC to Jeanette Rice Morris and Joe Lewis Morris.

Johnny was a hard working individual who was employed with C.V.G. in Kings Mountain, NC. As a "gentle giant", he was a generous person who never met a stranger. He loved his family and was a great father to his daughters. Lastly, he knew the Word of God.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Earnestine Rice; uncles, Lester Rice, Gary Rice and Phillip Rice; nephew, Tyqulan Morris and his great-aunt, Maggie Washburn.

Johnny leaves cherished memories of him to his parent, Jeanette Morris and Joe Lewis Morris (Christine) both of Shelby; three daughters, Nykera Bush of Kings Mountain, NC, Stevelana McClain and Za'riyah Miller both of Shelby; siblings, Steve Morris, Anthony Morris, Donna Logan (Isaac), Kevin Morris (Lukiesha), Deitra Morris (Messy), Brandy Moore, Tina Lattimore, Joe Moore and Josh Moore; special nephew reared in the home, Damion and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday and at other times at 517 E. Warren St. Apt. D. Shelby.