Michael “Mike” Patrick Morris

March 4, 1967 - March 3, 2018

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Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 |

Friday 3/9, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 |

Friday 3/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Chardon Christian Fellowship Church

401 South Hambden

Chardon, OH 44024

Saturday 3/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Chardon Christian Fellowship Church

401 South Hambden

Chardon, OH 44024

Saturday 3/10, 11:00 am

Michael Patrick Morris, 50, of Chardon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 3, 2018. He was born on March 4, 1967, to the late William and Helen Luther Morris in Garfield Heights.
He attended Saints Peter & Paul and was a 1985 graduate of Chanel High School in Bedford, Ohio. He also attended Cuyahoga Community College.
On September 30, 1995, he married the former Brenda Wetzel of Fredonia, Pa. Together, the couple has three children, Matthew, Connor, and Kenzie, to whom Michael was a dedicated and devoted father.
Friendly and gregarious, Michael was a natural-born salesman and spent the last 25 years as a Manager in the car sales industry. Over the years, he trained and mentored hundreds of salesmen throughout Greater Cleveland. Michael’s mentoring spirit also extended to sports as a dedicated youth football coach for eight years, coaching his three children plus many others. He also served as president of the Chardon Football Club. Michael loved watching his children participate in a variety of sports and cheering them on as their biggest fan. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening, and being outdoors. He will be remembered by everyone who knew him as a big-hearted, larger than life personality, who was always ready to lend a hand.
In addition to his wife of 22 years, and his three children at home, he is survived by his mother, Helen Morris (Roland) Tonsing; three sisters, Colette (Tim) O’Linn, Kathy Taylor, and Michelle Welling; two brothers, Patrick (Linda) Morris and Bill Morris.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Allen Wilson of Impact Church at Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 South Hambden St., Chardon, Oh 44024. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, (On St. Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon and on Saturday, March 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made for the care of the children, online THE MORRIS FAMILY EDUCATION FUND, https://www.gofundme.com/michael-morris-family-memorial-fund, by sending an envelope to the Burr Funeral Home, P.O. Box 165, Chardon, 44024 or Meal Train at www.impactchurchchardon.com or Impact Church’s Facebook page by clicking on Donate.

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Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

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Friday 3/9, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Burr Funeral Home

116 South Street

Chardon, Ohio 44024

440-285-2182 | Map

Friday 3/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Chardon Christian Fellowship Church

401 South Hambden

Chardon, OH 44024

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Saturday 3/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Chardon Christian Fellowship Church

401 South Hambden

Chardon, OH 44024

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Brenda, we are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your husband be at peace. Our hearts go out to you during this trying time, and our prayers serve as comfort and strength to you and your loved ones. Our most sincere condolences. Your friends at the City of Mentor’ IT Department.

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Dear Brenda, Matthew , Connor, Kenzie, & Family My prayers & condolences are with you. Your Dad was very special. He will be missed by many people. I was his coach @ Chanel H.S. I pray that you may find comfort in the good times and great memories you had with him. God Bless You, Michael

Brenda, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your children.

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers Brenda to you and your family.

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Deepest sympathies, to your family.

Brenda, Matt, Connor, and Kenzie I am so very sorry to learn of your loss, and my heart is breaking for all of you. Your family has always been so strong, and I hope you know that the whole Chardon community is here to be strong for you.

Brenda, Matt, Connor and McKenzie, So, so, sorry for your loss. Words cannot describe the shock of hearing of your husband and father's passing. Mike was ALWAYS at every sporting event for games when he could be there, front and center cheering on his pride and joy---seeing his talented children play!!! It was a delight to see him get so excited when for example Connor would make a strategic play that put Chardon High School Football team on the scoreboard! Even if it was an assist in the play to get the point. It didn't matter, he was so into the game and the fact of seeing his children play competitive sports was a delight for him. He lit up like a Christmas tree!!! Brenda, how can mere words convey our utter shock and sadness of the passing of your dear beloved husband? The "couples night" for Valentines Day, a few years back, at Impact Church was a fun event...and Mike just doted on you! It was so romantic and precious to behold. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the grace of God, through His Holy Spirit comfort you at this time that no one else can. Blessings and cling tenaciously to the precious memories and strive for the high calling of your faith, that this is just a stepping stone into the eternal life of Heaven. "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8, KJV. Don and Kathy Baird and family