James Leslie Morris

SUMMER SHADE – James Leslie Morris, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Louisville, KY. James Leslie was born April 21, 1940, to the late Joe and Christine (White) Morris.

He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Morris Stum (Jeff Stum) of Louisville; and two grandsons, Zane Stum and Wyatt Stum both of Louisville; siblings, Beverly Joe Morris of Nashville, Eloise Jackson of Glasgow, and Max Russell Morris (Judy) of Glasgow; brother-in-law, Tommy Nunnally of Edmonton; sisters-in-law, Nancy Shaw (Billy Joe) of Glasgow, and Julie Ennis (Jeff) of Summer Shade; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Martha Nunnally Morris; along with his sisters-in-law, Betty Morris and Rebecca Bartley Nunnally; brothers-in-law, Charles Jackson and Maxi, Ronnie, and Eddie Nunnally.

James Leslie graduated Austin Tracy High School. He married Martha in 1963, before moving to Alaska for his service in the U S Army. After his release, James and Martha moved to Bowling Green where they lived for almost 40 years. He spent his career as a semi-truck driver, making sales and deliveries in the South-Central Kentucky region for Renner’s Trucking and Consolidated Freights. After retiring from Consolidated Freights and caring for Martha during her illness, in 1999 he moved to Summer Shade where he spent over 20 years as a cattle farmer. He served on the board of the Summer Shade Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Metcalfe County Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed showing Tennessee Walking horses, camping, fishing, hunting, and boating. James was a caring and kind man, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved spending time with family and friends and staying active.

There will be a public graveside service held at 2:00 pm Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Summer Shade Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimer’s Association. McMurtrey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.