"I will miss you uncle luke. I will miss the adventures we had. Like getting free Ihop because the service was horrible."
In loving memory of
Lucas Kyle Morriss
December 29, 2017
Lucas Kyle Morriss, age 34, of Quincy, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:41 a.m. in a car accident near Joplin, Missouri.
He was born on June 21, 1983 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Robert and Jane Rottmann Morriss.
Lucas had a vibrant, outgoing personality and he truly loved his children, family and friends. He graduated from Lakewood High School, CA. Lucas was an avid fan of surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, motorcycles, and target practice. His favorite part of his day was always spending time with his children. He was named after the creator of Star Wars and the race car driver Kyle Petty.
He is survived by his parents; his three children, Logan and Cameron Morriss and their mother, Kristina, of Copperas Cove, TX, and Gracelyn Skye Morriss and her mother, Kelly, of Lakewood, CA; his sister, Angelique (Matthew) Valentini; his brother, Bo (Hilary) Morriss, both of Quincy; his other brother, Ricky Schol, of Lakewood, CA; nephews Alexander Valentini, and Nathan and Mark Morriss; nieces, Samantha and Isabella Valentini; grandmothers, Dory Morriss, of Oceanside, CA and Rosalie Rottmann, of Quincy; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Lucas was preceded in death by his two uncles, Darrell Morriss and Greg Rottmann; his grandfathers, Robert Rottmann and Robert Morriss; his nephew, Anthony Valentini; a cousin, Christopher Stone; and his paternal grandmother Mary E. Thompson.
Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at The Crossing with Kory Hollensteiner
Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Crossing.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for his children's education (c/o Robert Morriss)
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Luke you truly will be missed, I have so many great memories with you and the Morriss family...you were always so kind to me...praying for Jane, Bob, Bo, Angie, Lukes kids, and the rest of the family. -Rachel Wheelwright/Smith"
"I remember Luke running around my home as a toddler playing with Angie, Bo and my son. I remember Luke skateboarding in my driveway with spiked hair that was colored on a home visit to Hannibal, Missouri. Luke was adorable and although I did not reconnect as an adult to know him better I do know he was raised by parents who loved and guided him. Go in peace and help your father and mother."
"Luke. I'm gonna miss you brother. We just spoke a few weeks ago and we always had conversations every couple of months. He kept me up with goes on with Bo, what Angie has been up to, I would always ask about every kids, and always how where my other parents Bob and Jane. He was always upbeat and nothing could take him down. Luke would always talk about his kids and it always wonderful. Every year he would talk about big gatherings. I have so many stories, but most of all I'm gonna miss Luke being Luke. The days of the pool, or playing sports, skateboarding, and I remember meeting the whole family when Luke had a broken arm on a skateboard peddling around on his knee and Bo being on his bike. I can keep going on, but just to round it off. I'm going to miss you Luke. Heaven just got another good angel way too soon."
"I grew up with Luke. He was another brother; a constant fixture in my life during those incredibly strange, incredibly fun school-aged years. He and my brother were especially close. I cannot begin to describe the amount of memories we all share... riding the bus together, going to the movies during our intersessions at Butler, playing at the park after school... the list is endless. In all the years we spent hanging out or in school together, one part of Luke never changed--his kindness, his loving nature, his pure smile, and infectious laughter. Luke was simply a happy person. His kindness was evident in his eyes and open smile. Everyone who knew Luke would agree. I'm am so fortunate to have so many memories that I share with Luke and our families. He will be forever missed."
"Words cannot express our sorrow. We so miss Luke (or Lukie <3). He will always be so loved and never forgotten. May God bless his sweet soul."
"Him and Bo we're great friends to hang out with i met them both by there friend and mine Luis Martinez in the late 90's in Lakewood you'll be truly missed Lucas so sorry to hear this happened.... Your friend Mike Fenton"
"I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!! I know his children through school in Copperas Cove! My God bless and keep his wonderful children and family!"
"So sorry to hear this Kristina and Family. Prayers your way."
"Our words cannot express the sadness of Luke's passing. He will be remembered by his sweet smile and personality. His love for his boys will remain in their hearts and may they remain filled with special memories. The Hatt's & Maillard's (Great grandparents & Great Aunt)"
"You left way too soon but will never be forgotten. That smile and playful attitude will be greatly missed. Love Donnie and Deneta"
"Although words could never express the heartache felt by All who knew and Loved Lucas, may we find some peace in knowing that nothing would have mattered more to Lucas than knowing that Alex and his boys did miraculously survive, and will recover... May you Rest In Peace, Lucas... you are Loved & Missed more than you could ever know <3"
"As we read these words, we still sit shaking our heads at the thought that Luke is gone...the world will be a little more empty without his beating heart. May he live on in the lives of those who loved him so much!"
"Lucas had one of the best smiles I ever saw and a fun personality. I really liked Lucas and I am truly saddened he is no longer with us and I will not be able to see him again. My heart aches for his family."
"Dear Morriss Family, Words can't begin to describe how saddened we are that Luke is gone. We spent an evening with he and his sons on Christmas Eve. He loved his family and was so happy when he was with Logan and Cameron. Family times mean so much to us as it did with him so we had a fun night playing games and enjoying one another. Before the evening was over he asked if I would take a photo of he and his sons in front of the fireplace. We will always love that picture and remember him with that big smile on his face. We shall miss him. As ever, Pat and Dick Wentura"
"This is a wonderful picture and a nice write up--That devilish grin is the one I will always remember and his laughter. I cannot imagine anything worse than the loss of a child. Thinking of his parents, children, family and friends. You will be missed Luke, Rest In Peace. Love, Susan"