MORRIS, John (Johnny) Allen

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 John “Johnny” Allen Morris February 26, 1955 - August 18, 2015 John “Johnny” Allen Morris, 60, of Payson, Ariz. succumbed to cancer Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015 at Hospice Compassus surrounded by family. John was born Feb. 26, 1955 in Mesa, Ariz. to Bill and Dessie Morris. He spent almost all his life in Tonto Basin, Ariz. and Payson, Ariz. He was the strongest man I have ever known, writes his daughter Michaela Lopez, and despite getting run over in Alaska by a D3 Dozer he loved a good horse shoe tournament, bowling, hunting, fishing, shooting, Ranger riding and anything outdoors. His family was his life and he never turned a friend away who needed help. His kind heart will be missed greatly and maybe a little bit of his orneriness. He is survived by his four children, Michaela Lopez and husband Michael of Phoenix, Ariz., Jennifer Melbourne and husband Michael of Prescott, Ariz., David Morris and wife Jessica of Payson, Ariz., and Danny Morris and his wife Jeslyn of Payson, Ariz. Also surviving are his 11 grandchildren: Gauge, Kaiden, Triston, Michael, Wyatt, Skylar, Mia, Masyn, Conner, Owen, and Logan; his mother Dessie Morris; and his 2 brothers Glen Morris and Junior Morris; also his many nieces and nephews and cousins. Believe you me we could go on forever, daughter Michaela writes. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Morris, his brother Hanky and his sister Debbie. There will be a celebration of life at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 behind 77 E. Arena Dr. Payson (where Debbie Haught used to live). This will be a potluck, so please bring a side dish.