Celebrating the life of
Archibald Lovett Morris
May 18, 1926 - January 22, 2008
Archibald Lovett Morris
SAVANNAH – Archibald Lovett Morris, age 81, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at his home on Isle of Hope surrounded by his loving family.
Archie was born May 18, 1926 at Telfair Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. He was the son of the late Bernice Hart Morris and Romeo Basil Morris and brother of the late Cornelia Morris Haile. He attended Pape School, the predecessor to Savannah Country Day School, before enrolling at The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut. While at Taft he was on the wrestling team and was an All New England Half Back in football. Following his graduation in 1944, he became a Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve. He received his AB degree in 1947 from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where he was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the Tar Heels football team. He received his LLB degree in 1949 from Lumpkin Law School at the University of Georgia and was the recipient of the Estate, Will, and Trust Award.
Archie was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1949 and was also admitted to practice before all courts of Georgia, District Court, Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States and Tax Court of the United States. He was a special attorney, Chief Counsel’s Office, Bureau of Internal Revenue in Washington, DC from 1949-1952. He practiced law in Savannah from 1952-2003 with his father as partner in Morris & Morris, specializing in Estate, Tax and Corporate Law. He was the attorney for the Housing Authority of Savannah from 1964-1982. He was President of the Savannah Bar Association from 1989-1990 and a member of the American Bar Association and State Bar of Georgia.
Archie was an active member of Christ Church serving as lay reader, vestryman, Junior and Senior Warden, President of the Men’s Club and member of the Diocesan Council.
He was President of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Georgia and was a Representative of the State of Georgia on the Board of Managers of the General Society and General Vice President. He was Governor of the Georgia Society of Colonial Wars.
Archie was a charter member and President of Rotary Club of Savannah South, a Paul Harris Fellow and a Will Watt Fellow. In 2007, the club honored him by presenting the first Archibald Lovett Morris Lifetime Achievement Awards.
He was a charter member and President of the Savannah Sport Fishing Club, Commodore of the Savannah Yacht Club, Chairman of the Cotillion Club, President of the Savannah Benevolent Association, a charter member of the Chatham Club, a member of the Oglethorpe Club, and the Century Club.
He was a former member and Adjutant of American Legion Post 135 and Past Judge Advocate of the First District of Georgia. He was a member of the 40 & Eighth. He was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award for contributions to the Selective Service System in 1976. He was a former member of the Coastal Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
An avid sportsman, Archie was a loyal Bulldog, Tar Heel, and Braves fan. His live-in Powder Puff crew added as many trophies to the shelves as his fishing trips with his friends. He also enjoyed hunting, piloting small planes, and playing the piano. However, his passion was sport fishing. His family and friends will remember the many exciting trips aboard Another World. After fully enjoying this life whether on land or sea, Archie is now enjoying his new eternal life made possible by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Carswell Morris, three daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and John Heddens Kingston, Rebecca and Arden Joseph Hadwin, and Bernice and Benjamin Luther Watson; nine grandchildren, Elizabeth Carswell Kingston, John Heddens Kingston, Jr., Arden Joseph Hadwin, Jr., Ann Lovett Kingston, Arabella Lovett Hadwin, Benjamin Luther Watson, Jr., James Morris Kingston, Archibald Morris Watson, and Walker Carswell Watson; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Graveside service is at Bonaventure Cemetery at Noon on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Christ Church, 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, 31401; Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416; or the charity of one’s choice.
We are so sorry for your loss.Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
- Marylou and Lane Reeves, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Morris and family members.Archie was a true gentleman and he will be missed.My late partners John Ranitz and Dennis Pierce and I spent many happy times with Archie at Gus Lebey's Luncheonette solving the world's problems. He was always a delight to be around.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Betty, Libby, Rebecca and Bernice, I grieve with you today because I, too, will miss Archie. I can remember great times at your home on 45th Street, times on his boat which he shared so generously, times at Country Day and beyond. I will always be grateful for his support of Eric. And I will always admire and remember him for his sense of humor, love of family, and courageous fight over the past few years. I know you are proud of him and a life lived well. Much love, Kathryn
- Kathryn Johnson, Savannah, GA
Betty: Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. God Bless you.
- Emerson & Robin Quaile, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the Morris family. I participated with Archie at Rotary and considered him my Hero to attendance while he was able. He was a joy to be with and I will miss him dearly.
- Fred Jean, Savannah, GA
To Archie's wonderful Family: I grieve with you and remember Archie so fondly. Every time I was with him, and there were many, I left him feeling better about life. I'm sure Virginia has already welcomed him into Gods Kingdom. Dave Reid
- Dave Reid, Big Canoe, GA
Great times remembered fishing with Archie aboard 'Another World'. We didn't win any of those tournaments but a wonderful time was had by all. Great Captain and friend.
- Tom Body, Atlanta, GA
Archie was such a wonderful man and was always very kind to me at Rotary. He was such a caring man for others and was certainly someone I admired and looked up to as an outstanding Rotarian. He will be missed by many. May God to continue to bless his family and give you strength during this time. Sincerely, Linda & Danny MacMillan
- Linda MacMillan, Savannah, GA
My memories of Archie go way back to our days at UNC. Sympathy and love to all family members. Jeanne
- Jeanne F. Driscoll, Savannah, GA
Praying for you and your family as you celebrate Archie’s life and grieve your temporary separation. I can still see his smile when he would come to the John D. Carswell Company board meetings. He will be missed by all!
- Debbie Mamalakis, Savannah, GA
Archie was the ultimate Rotarian role model. He lived by the 4 way test every day of his life. We will all miss his great sense of humor and ability to keep us all focused on the goals of Rotary. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family.
- Bob Irvine, Savannah, GA
See you in ANOTHER WORLD We will miss you God Bless
- Lewis J Lindsey, Libby, Savannah, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Nita Ann and Chris Klein
- Nita Ann Klein, Savannah, GA
Libby, Jack and family: Your father was such an outstanding gentleman............please accept my condolences on your loss.
- Karen Thompson, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss.Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
- Marylou and Lane Reeves, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Morris and family members.Archie was a true gentleman and he will be missed.My late partners John Ranitz and Dennis Pierce and I spent many happy times with Archie at Gus Lebey's Luncheonette solving the world's problems. He was always a delight to be around.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Betty, Libby, Rebecca and Bernice, I grieve with you today because I, too, will miss Archie. I can remember great times at your home on 45th Street, times on his boat which he shared so generously, times at Country Day and beyond. I will always be grateful for his support of Eric. And I will always admire and remember him for his sense of humor, love of family, and courageous fight over the past few years. I know you are proud of him and a life lived well. Much love, Kathryn
- Kathryn Johnson, Savannah, GA
Betty: Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. God Bless you.
- Emerson & Robin Quaile, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with the Morris family. I participated with Archie at Rotary and considered him my Hero to attendance while he was able. He was a joy to be with and I will miss him dearly.
- Fred Jean, Savannah, GA
To Archie's wonderful Family: I grieve with you and remember Archie so fondly. Every time I was with him, and there were many, I left him feeling better about life. I'm sure Virginia has already welcomed him into Gods Kingdom. Dave Reid
- Dave Reid, Big Canoe, GA
Great times remembered fishing with Archie aboard 'Another World'. We didn't win any of those tournaments but a wonderful time was had by all. Great Captain and friend.
- Tom Body, Atlanta, GA
Archie was such a wonderful man and was always very kind to me at Rotary. He was such a caring man for others and was certainly someone I admired and looked up to as an outstanding Rotarian. He will be missed by many. May God to continue to bless his family and give you strength during this time. Sincerely, Linda & Danny MacMillan
- Linda MacMillan, Savannah, GA
My memories of Archie go way back to our days at UNC. Sympathy and love to all family members. Jeanne
- Jeanne F. Driscoll, Savannah, GA
Praying for you and your family as you celebrate Archie’s life and grieve your temporary separation. I can still see his smile when he would come to the John D. Carswell Company board meetings. He will be missed by all!
- Debbie Mamalakis, Savannah, GA
Archie was the ultimate Rotarian role model. He lived by the 4 way test every day of his life. We will all miss his great sense of humor and ability to keep us all focused on the goals of Rotary. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family.
- Bob Irvine, Savannah, GA
See you in ANOTHER WORLD We will miss you God Bless
- Lewis J Lindsey, Libby, Savannah, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Nita Ann and Chris Klein
- Nita Ann Klein, Savannah, GA
Libby, Jack and family: Your father was such an outstanding gentleman............please accept my condolences on your loss.
- Karen Thompson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
