Robert F. Morris, 81, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:30 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his residence. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Monday, February 17th at St. Mary's Catholic in Marshall with Father Mike Haag officiating. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery at Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday at Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall with a Liturgical Wake service starting at 3:00 PM. The Edwards Funeral Home of Arcola, IL is assisting with arrangements. Bob was born April 14, 1932 at Humboldt, IL, the son of Dewey and Mary Margaret Guill Morris. He married Patricia McLane on April 29, 1955 at Ft. Lee, VA and she preceded him in death on February 7, 2002. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy Morris of Bloomington, IL; a son, David (Denita) Morris of Marshall; two grandsons, Denny Morris of Marshall and DJ Morris of Tucson, AZ; five great grandchildren, Drew, Maddie and Gage Morris of Marshall and Izabelle and Dalton Morris of Tucson, AZ; a brother Leonard "George" (Marge) of Mattoon, IL; a sister, Pauline Lawrence of Arcola, IL and special friend, Betty Fraker. In additions to his wife, He was preceded in death by a brother, William Morris and a sister, Karen Hohlbauch. Bob was an Army Veteran. He was a High School Math teacher. He started his teaching career in Nokomis and Cisne and retired from Marshall High School in 1989 after 32 years of service. Bob was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church of Marshall and also a member for over 40 years of Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion where he served as Senior Vice Commander. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and any sporting events involving his great-grandchildren and his great -great nieces. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church of Marshall or the Marshall Athletic Boosters.