Royce Cecil Morris, 84, of Cumming, former Duluth High School coach for 21 seasons, died January 5, 2022. Ironically, six days later his wife, Nancy Anne Morris, 86, also died. A memorial service for the couple was held January 15 at the Sugarloaf United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ty Blackburn officiating.
Coach Morris, a native of Hazelhurst, Ga., was a retired educator, and over his life, was employed by Jeff Davis High School, North Fulton High School and Duluth High School in Georgia, and Socastee High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. His record as a football coach was 150 games won, 82 losses and 7 ties. He coached Duluth to seven regional championships, and was runner up to the state title for three seasons. Among the players he coached at Duluth was George Rogers, who went to South Carolina, where he won the Heisman Trophy.
Mrs. Morris was a retired Bellsouth operator, and receptionist with Cosmetic Dental Solutions, Dr. Chris Sholota.
They are survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Matt and Cindy Morris, of Duluth, Michael and Christine Morris of Moore, S.C;. daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenny Kinsey of Cumming; brother and sister-in-law, Raybon and Joyce Morris of Tallulah Falls; six grandchildren; and Mrs. Morris’ sister, Fannie Mae King of Johns Creek.
Those wishing to make donations in their memory should make checks to the Alzheimer’s Association, 41 Perimeter Center East, #550, Atlanta, Ga. 30346, or visit www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com.
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