Dennis "Bootsie" Lynn Morris, Sr.

Dennis Lynn Morris, Sr. September 24, 1942 – July 13, 2019   Dennis L. “Bootsie” Morris, Sr., 76 of Wilson passed away Saturday after a lengthy illness.  He was born September 24, 1942 in Wilson to the late Gretchen and Joseph Henry Morris, Sr.   The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 -7 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home.  Burial will be held later at Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, Baxley, Georgia   Bootsie is survived by his wife, Rena Carter Morris; sons, Dennis L. “Dee” Morris, Jr. of Wilson, Paxton Morris and wife, Hillary, Jason Morris and wife, Patricia of Atlanta; grandchildren, Jack and Julia Morris of Atlanta; his four-legged buddy, “Butch” and numerous nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marlo Morris; parents; sister, Glenda Poythress and his brothers, Joseph “Joe” Morris, Jr. and Robert Lee “Bobby” Morris.   Condolences may be directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.