Funeral services for Maurice E. Morrell, 85, of Reynolds, will be held on Sunday at 3:00 pm at Taylor Mill Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  Mr. Morrell passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his residence.  He attended Taylor Mill Baptist Church.  He served in the Korean War in the US Army 101st Airborne. He retired from Bluebird Body Company after 35 years of service. He also served on the Reynolds Police Department for 10 years and was a Taylor County Deputy for several years. Mr. Morrell was a member of Fickling Masonic Lodge #129.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Rachel Morrell and a son, Ray Morrell.

Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jean Nipper of Reynolds; two sons, Roy (Angela) Morrell of Reynolds and Mark “Coot” Morrell of Reynolds; one sister, Polly Crook of Reynolds; one brother, Gervis Morrell. Jr, of Macon County; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Care Options, 136 Hospital Drive, Warner Robins, GA  31088.

You may sign the online guest register at www.mcleightonfuneralservice.com

McLeighton Funeral Service of Reynolds is in charge of arrangements.

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