Gordon Dale Morris, 80, of Huntington, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 30, 1934, in Huntington, to Charles and Mary (Murphy) Morris.

Gordon married Patricia Ann Long in North Manchester on Jan. 21, 1956; she died April 1, 2003. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in North Manchester, the UTU (United Trainmen Union), and the Silver Sneakers. Gordon enjoyed camping, visiting with his buddies from the railroad over coffee, and was an avid Indiana University fan.

He is survived by his daughter: Valerie (James) Clarkson, North Manchester; two grandchildren: Scott T. Morris, North Manchester; and Andrew L. (Amanda) Tharp, Huntington; two step-children: Barbara (Fabe) Slone, Fort Wayne; Jeremy Clarkson, North Manchester; ten great-grandchildren: Arika Morris, Fort Wayne; Shelby Duell, Wabash; Dylan Morris, North Manchester; Brianna Pepper; Braxton Tharp; and Brooklyn Tharp, all of Huntington; Addyson Snyder; and Kailyn Slone, both of Fort Wayne; J.J. Clarkson; and Tommy Clarkson, both of Marion; and his sister: Treva Douglas, Bluffton. He was also preceded in death by his parents; eight brothers; three sisters; and his step-great-granddaughter: Emily Rose Clarkson.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.