Michael "Mike" Jefferson Hutchinson Morris, 71, passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born on October 11, 1952, in Terre Haute to Virgil Robert Morris and Addie Elizabeth (Hutchinson) Morris. Mike was baptized at a very early age at Bethlehem Temple Church. For many years, he worked at Indiana State University in maintenance services.

In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, traveling, watching westerns, and looking at antique cars. He loved to tell jokes and laugh, and he always had a big smile on his face. Whether he was listening to music, dancing, or just enjoying the company of others, Mike truly lived life to the fullest.

He is survived by his children Mark Bass (Danielle) of Indianapolis, IN and Monica Bass of Terre Haute, IN; brothers and sisters, Virgil Morris (Shirl) of Terre Haute, IN; Kathleen Cook of Tuscaloosa, AL; Anthony Morris of Indianapolis, IN; Shelby Morris (Dorothy), Addie Morris both of Terre Haute, IN; Clarence Nelson (Jennifer) of Greenville, SC; Ersie "Rosie" Dodson (Dwayne), Major Nelson both of Stone Mountain, GA; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Janice Lynn (Wells) Morris, both parents, brothers Clarence K. Nelson and Adrian Morris, sisters Venus Morris and Clarice Nelson, and sister-in-law Brenda Morris.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 10:30 am to 11 am at Saints Home Church of God in Christ located at 2210 N 13th St, Terre Haute, IN 47804. A service will start at 11 am following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Mike. Online condolences can be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com.