Bristol---- James “Jim” L. Morris, 62, of Hall Road , Bristol, died at Concord Hospital on Friday, November 9, 2017.
Jim was born on April 19, 1955 in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Leslie and Annabelle (Lovett) Morris. Most recently, he was a high school English teacher at Pembroke Academy and at Franklin High School before that. Jim also worked for Camp Kenwood and Evergreen as a transportation coordinator for many years.
Jim was an Elder and a Worship Leader at the Lakes Region Vineyard Church. He enjoyed wood working and restoring furniture, and was known as a jack of all trades. Jim truly enjoyed teaching and mentoring.
Jim is survived by his mother, Annabelle Morris; his wife of forty-one years, Paulette Morris, three sons, Paul Morris and his wife Katie, and their children Abigail, Brianna, and Isabella; Matthew Morris and his wife Carly, and their children Kayly and Zayn; Micah Morris and his wife Elisha, and their children Jaden and Adelynn; a daughter, Jennifer Lyford and her husband Jamie, and their children Joselynn, Annabelle and Jeffrey; two brothers, Stephen Morris and Scott Morris; a sister, Karen Stewart; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Leslie Morris.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2pm Saturday December 2nd at Laconia Christian Academy, 1386 Meredith Center Rd, Laconia, NH.
A private burial will be held in the Dolloff-Morris Cemetery, Meredith, NH.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the “Family Mentoring Training Fund” at the Lakes Region Vineyard Church, 175 Mechanic St. Laconia, where Jim was a Family Coach Pastor. Questions on donation details may be directed to the Church office (603) 527-2662.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.