Obituary of Bobbie Ray Morris

Bobbie Ray Morris of Boise Idaho Bob was born in Caldwell, Idaho on May 19, 1933 to Helen and Luke Morris. The family lived in Idaho City for the first years of Bob’s life, then relocated to Boise when the time came for him to start school. He attended Franklin, South Jr High, and Boise High.  

Bob met his lifelong love, Nila, while attending South Jr High in the fall of 1948, and they began going steady on January 4, 1949. They were engaged in August of 1952 and were wed in the Boise First Nazarene Church on December 17th, 1953. Their love and devotion to one another and their family saw them through over 75 years of the highs and lows of life.  

Bob joined the US Navy in January of 1950, and served his country on active duty during the Korean War, until he was honorably discharged May 18, 1954. After completing his military service, he worked for RC Cola, Coca-Cola, and was self-employed.  

In his youth, Bob was involved in the Rattlers Car club, and he and Nila enjoyed going to dances and social events. Hunting and fishing were always well-loved pastimes for Bob, especially if he got to enjoy them with his family. He enjoyed working with his hands, loved remodeling projects, and was the family’s own “Bob Vila”. He was very open about his road to sobriety and was an encouragement to many over the years through their own struggles.  

In his retirement, Bob enjoyed working on many projects around the house; many of which Nila finished for him. He was always happy to cut out wooden projects for Nila and the many grandchildren to paint together. He and Nila could always be found going to yard sales around the Boise Valley, in search of a treasure for Nila and useful items for a good deal for Bob. He was passionate about collecting coats and jackets at yard sales, which he then donated to the Boise Rescue Mission. Bob loved telling a good story, never met a stranger, and was a friend to all. He found great joy and purpose in being a helpful presence to those around him, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear.  

Bob passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, surrounded by family and solid in his faith.  
He is greatly loved by all his family and was blessed with 5 children, Randy Morris, Rocky Morris (Judy), Terry Morris, Stephaney Williamson (Larry), Sean Morris (Mary). 10 Grandchildren, Rocky Ray Morris, Lisa Marie Willey, Jacob Shawn Morris, Dustin Ellington, Bobbie Jean Johnson, Kathryn Lynn Thompson, Devyn D’Angelo Morris, Sean Michael Morris, Sydney Kayna Morris, and Levi Austin Williamson. 20 Great Grandchildren, Taylor Closson, Jordon Morgan, Owen Lincke, Zoey Morris. Kyle Willey, Kaleb Willey, Keelee Wille, Bentley Johnson, Ryley Johnson, Raelyn Johnson, Auric Dopp, Harper Morris, Margot Morris, Miles Morris, Eva Morris, Annie Ellington, Porter Ellington, Mia Morris, Nash Morris, and Lola Morris.

He was preceded in death by mother Helen Morris, father Luke Morris, son Terry Morris, and wife Nila Morris. 

Services will be held at Whitney Baptist Church at 11 am Thursday, March 21st.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Boise Rescue Mission.