Thomas J. Morris, Sr., 90, of Morris Lane, Bradford, passed away, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at his home, while in the company of his beloved wife and family.

Above all else, Tom was a family man and a working man. His wife, Ann, of 65 years was his dearest companion and the love of his life.  Together, they raised five children, each one blessed to have forged a special relationship with their father – in them, his morals, values, and legacy lives on.

As a grandfather, Tom inspired his grandchildren to work hard, work smart, and be kind. For them, he provided wonderful memories and lessons to live by.

As a working man, Tom learned how to work from his father, an oil field contractor who moved drilling rigs and equipment throughout the region in the 1920’s, 30’s, and 40’s.  In 1958 he partnered with his father and brother to expand their services and acquired cable tool drilling rigs.  In 1979, Tom and his sons formed Dallas-Morris Drilling, Inc. where he served as president until his death.  

Tom was instrumental in the growth and success of his family’s oilfield business which is now four generations strong. Throughout his career, Tom employed many hundreds of hardworking men and woman who were, because of him, able to provide for their families.  Tom enjoyed his work and worked until his death.

Tom was a loyal husband, caring father, role-model grandfather, and fair boss. He was a provider all his life.

Born May 9, 1932, in Dallas City, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Lela Virginia (Moulton) Morris, Sr.
Tom graduated from Bradford High School in 1950.

After graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Germany.  He was honorably discharged with three medals in March of 1955.

On October 12, 1957, in the East End Presbyterian Church, he married Anna Louise (Fraley) Morris who survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife Ann are two daughters, Brenda (and Robert) Wilton of Greenville, SC, and Beverly (and Chuck) Knowlton of Bradford, three sons, Thomas (and Susan) Morris, Jr., Steven (and Martha) Morris, and David Morris (and Sami Placer) all of Bradford, sixteen grandchildren, Paul (and Hannah) Morris, Stuart (and Ruby) Morris, Thomas (and Jessica) Morris III, Katelyn Morris, Caroline Morris, Benjamin Moonan, Julianna Morris, Maxwell (and Nichole) Wilton, Alexa Wilton, McKenzie Wilton, Joseph (and Sarah) Fuoco, Kathryn (Phil) Sell, Nick (Bobbi) Morris, David Morris, Taylor Morris, and Lauren Placer, and seventeen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Ryan K. Moonan, one brother, Charles J. Morris, Jr., one sister, Ruth Virginia Copeland.

Tom was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday December 7, 2022, from 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Private services will be held for family with Rev. Fred Zickafoose, Pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, officiating. Committal services and burial will follow in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com