Mr. Joseph Edward Morris, age 65, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in the UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. Mr. Morris was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on December 7, 1959 to Nelson Morris and Anna Cecelia Jarek Thompson. He was an active member of Abundant Life Church in Gu-win. Joe served with honor in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He then continued his service in the Army for 13 years as a Staff Sargeant, where he was a combat medic and ammunition transporter during military operations, including Operation Urgent Fury during Grenada, Desert Storm, and in Iraq. He was a proud member of both branches and earned numerous medals and commendations for his service and leadership. In his free time, Joe enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and playing pool. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Morris, his sons, Jason Morris (Meme), Justin Morris (Ashley), and Peter Pearlstein (Amanda), his granddaughter, Emily Morris, siblings, Margie Pierce (Joe), Christine Collins, and Robert Thompson (Becky), sister-in-law, Kathy Morris, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Morris and Ann Cecelia Thompson, his stepfather, Leon Thompson Sr. and brothers, Leon Thompson Jr., and Billy Morris.

Funeral services for Mr. Morris will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, AL serving the Morris family.