Robert "R.L." Morris, 83, of Orange Beach, Al., passed away on December 28, 2018. He was the son of John D. and Avie M. Morris of Bay Minette, Al. He was a 1953 graduate of Baldwin County High School and a 1957 graduate of Auburn University, where he earned a degree in Forestry. While at Auburn, he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity. After graduating from Auburn, he joined the Air Force and later the Air National Guard Reserve.
His career as a forester spanned over 50 years. He began with International Paper Company and also worked with Thomas. J. Earle Timber Co., Inc for many years. Later, working as an independent contractor, he appraised and cruised tracts of timber all over South Alabama.
R. L. was an avid outdoorsman. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman and especially loved the camaraderie he found in the company of friends. He is known for his love of entertaining and also for being a barbeque legend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Avie M. Morris and his grandson, Austin Baker.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Moseley, of Orange Beach, Al; three daughters, Tonya (David) Garrett, Tina (Kimble) Grafton and Tara Morris all of Daphne, Al.; four grandchildren, Anna D'Olive-Charles, Ali Garrett, Meagan Baker and Katie Grafton. He is also survived by his sisters, Louise Beasley of Atmore, Al., and Johnnie Sharpless of Cantonment, Fl., along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cindy Still officiating. Burial will follow in Bay Minette Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be David Garrett, Kimble Grafton, Ronnie Beasley, Donny Beasley, Hooper Matthews and Carl Raley, Jr.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.