Randall Royce Morris

Randall Royce Morris, born June 11, 1945, to William Royce Morris and Olive “Pollye” Holman Morris, died peacefully on July 15, 2026, after a four-year battle with dementia. He and his wife, Donna, lived on a small farm near Bethel Baptist Church, where they raised their three children in the Columbiana, Alabama community. “Randy” graduated from Shelby County High School in 1963. As a captain of the football team he was known for his toughness on the field and also his kindness among his classmates. He attended Livingston State University where he met his wife of 37 years, Donna Reed Morris. They married in 1969 and he joined his father operating the family farm until 1993. He later moved to Hartselle, AL and continued working in the agricultural industry hauling feed and freight to farmers in North Alabama until he sold that business and retired in 2022. Randy was committed to his Christian faith throughout his life and was active in Baptist youth fellowship programs during high school and Campus Crusade during college. He served faithfully as a deacon at both Bethel Baptist Church and at First Baptist Church of Columbiana. He also enjoyed serving on men’s mission trips and singing in the choir. In addition to his faith and his work ethic, Randy was known to be a man who could be trusted and was highly respected by the people in his community. In business, he was innovative, and taught himself many skills necessary for the work he needed to do. Often veterinarians would seek his counsel on issues regarding animal husbandry. He was dedicated in his approach to work and always set the standard by being willing to take on any task first. Randy believed strongly in conservative ideas about freedom and economics. He supported viewpoints of less government, free market capitalism, and lower taxes. Randy leaves behind his children, Heath Morris (Nikki), Sharla Morris Rose (Bob), and Jared Morris (Jill). He had six grandchildren, Karson, 22; MaryClaire, 20; Halle, 19; Averi, 19; Harper, 17; and Hayes, 13. He is survived and was loved by his ex-wife Donna, who visited him regularly and helped with his care; his sister Karen Morris Jones (Mike), and brother Caleb Morris (Lisa). These, along with many cousins, nieces, and nephews, will mourn his passing and cherish his memory. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Bolton Funeral Home in Columbiana, AL. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by the service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the UAB Frances Gorrie Alzheimer’s Disease Center for research. Gifts are tax-deductible as charitable contributions, and will be used to accelerate the research and educational mission of the Frances Gorrie Alzheimer's Disease Center. https://www.uab.edu/medicine/alzheimers/give](https://www.uab.edu/medicine/alzheimers/give

Randall Royce Morris

June 11, 1945 - July 15, 2026