Donald Carl Morris

February 9, 1937 - October 4, 2019

FOUNTAINTOWN – Donald Carl Morris, age 82, of Fountaintown, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Union City, Indiana on February 9, 1937 to Kenneth and Irma (Harmening) Morris. Donald married Karen (Pike) in 1958. He worked for Insley Parts in Indianapolis for many years. Donald enjoyed fishing, camping, and going to Nashville, TN for music shows. Donald is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Martin) Smith of Pendleton; grandchildren, Austin (Natalie) Morris of Yorktown and Erik (Amanda) Coop of Indianapolis; great-grandchildren, Ezekiel Morris, Tanner Morris, Eli Morris, Isabella Morris, Emerson Rodman, Zoey Snyder and two more boys on the way; sister, Jeannette Tweedy of Greenfield; sister-in-law and dear friend, Charlotte Pike of Fountaintown; nephew, Phil (Susie) Morris of New Palestine; nieces, Cindy (John) Barnes of New Palestine and Amy Ladas of New Palestine; and two great-nephews, Christian Ladas of Indianapolis and Charles Pike of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Niki Morris; brother, Eugene Morris; sisters, Doris Graham, Mary Cook, and Donna Belcher; grandson, Donnie Morris; nephew, Brian Pike; and great-nephew, Hank Pike. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Rick Moreland will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of Donald’s family by sending memorial contributions to Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.