Harry Bliss Morris Jr. was born on April 18, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harry B. Morris Sr. and Mary Alice Ellington Morris. Harry received his early education at Parkwood Elementary School and Joseph F. Landis Elementary School before attending F.D.R. Junior High School. He continued his education at John Hay High School, graduating inContinue Reading
Harry Bliss Morris Jr. was born on April 18, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harry B. Morris Sr. and Mary Alice Ellington Morris.
Harry received his early education at Parkwood Elementary School and Joseph F. Landis Elementary School before attending F.D.R. Junior High School. He continued his education at John Hay High School, graduating in 1974, and later attended Oberlin College.
Harry began his career at Xerox and later became a partner in Nirvana Analytics.
Harry had a strong belief in God, and his faith was an important part of his life. He had a great love of sports and was an avid fan of his hometown teams—the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Guardians, formerly known as the Cleveland Indians.
More than anything, Harry will be remembered for the way he treated people. He was a loving husband, wonderful brother, devoted father, and faithful friend. Harry never met a stranger and had a way of making those around him feel welcome. His family and friends will also remember the words of wisdom he often shared:
“You’ll never trip over boulders; it’s the pebbles you have to watch for.”
Harry leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Valerie Marks-Morris; his son, Harry “B.J.” Morris, and B.J.’s mother, Tonya Shy-Morris; his stepchildren, Stanley Wilson and his wife, Samantha, Brandon Wilson, and Stephen Wilson and TeShon Seawright; his only sibling and sister, Susan Morris; along with his extended family and many cherished friends.
Harry had no grandchildren.
On his father’s side of the family, Harry was preceded in death by his uncles, Harry Morris, William Morris, John Morris, Donald Morris, Phillip Morris, and Charles Morris; and his aunts, Ruth Atkins, Eunice Flippins, Naomi Hayes, Rose Sheppard, and Evelyn Octavia Sharp (Leroy Sharp).
On his mother’s side of the family, he was preceded in death by his uncles, Willie Ellington, Walter Ellington, and Harvey Ellington; and his aunts, Virginia Williams, Winnie Scruggs, and Dorothy Jones.
He also leaves to cherish his memory Valerie’s siblings: Thelma Porter (Emanuel), Mariah Marks, Elizabeth Marks, Manay Marks-Marshall (Willie), Pamela Allen (Standley), and Priscilla Marks-Moore (Jonathan). He was preceded in death by Valerie’s siblings, Elouise Freely, Milton Marks, and Dayton Freely.
Brenda Atkins Boyd
left a message on October 6, 2026:
You are home again with Uncle Sonny and Aunt Mary. Will miss you cousin. Love you.
Clara Byous
left a message on October 3, 2026:
We will truly miss our neighbor of almost 40 years. He was an avid yard worker. He had a way of greeting us that put our spirits at rest. We talked while he worked about everything under the sun. We will miss you “Bliss”
See you on the other shore. Rest well our friend.
Anthony L Simmons
left a message on September 29, 2026:
My Condolence goes out to the family, Harry and I went to elementary and high school together he was always an outstanding person, friendly, caring,a good person to be around he will be truly missed. Anthony Simmons
Alaric B.
left a message on September 27, 2026:
Harry will be surely missed, are friendship of over decades. Meaningful conversations on Sports ,Politics and Life in general. Rest up my friend until we meet again
Larry Sternlieb
left a message on September 25, 2026:
Bliss was a best friend. He will be sorely missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cheryl Green
left a message on September 24, 2026:
My deepest condolences to all loved Bliss.
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Brenda Atkins Boyd
left a message on October 6, 2026:
You are home again with Uncle Sonny and Aunt Mary. Will miss you cousin. Love you.
Clara Byous
left a message on October 3, 2026:
We will truly miss our neighbor of almost 40 years. He was an avid yard worker. He had a way of greeting us that put our spirits at rest. We talked while he worked about everything under the sun. We will miss you “Bliss”
See you on the other shore. Rest well our friend.
Anthony L Simmons
left a message on September 29, 2026:
My Condolence goes out to the family, Harry and I went to elementary and high school together he was always an outstanding person, friendly, caring,a good person to be around he will be truly missed. Anthony Simmons
Alaric B.
left a message on September 27, 2026:
Harry will be surely missed, are friendship of over decades. Meaningful conversations on Sports ,Politics and Life in general. Rest up my friend until we meet again
Larry Sternlieb
left a message on September 25, 2026:
Bliss was a best friend. He will be sorely missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cheryl Green
left a message on September 24, 2026:
My deepest condolences to all loved Bliss.
Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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