Thomas Michael Morris

February 12, 1967 - February 11, 2019

Thomas "Michael" Morris, 51 yrs old, lost his short battle with cancer on Monday, Feb. 11,2019. Michael was born on Feb. 12, 1967 in Lexington, Ky. to Molly Morris and Thomas Whisenant. Michael attended Millersburg Military Institute, (MMI) for 3 years, where he played basketball and soccer. He attended one semester at Transylvania University where he played basketball. He then enlisted in the US Army and proudly served for 7 years. His first three years were in Hawaii with the same cohort, in which he was truly proud of and made lasting "brothers." Michael also worked long term for Chi-Chi restaurants and made many friends. Michael leaves behind to mourn his death, his fiancée', Jo Brady Hoover, son, Taylor (Flavia) & daughter, Rachel (Robert), 3 granddaughters, Nayellie, Lucy, and Anna Bell. A special mentor for life, Dave Nunery (Deb), his sons, Ben & Sam, of whom Michael thought of as brothers. A half brother, Mark Whisenant, half brother Mark Hoaglin, a sister, Meaghan Morris Hornof, and 3 nieces. Also many other childhood friends. Michael was preceded in death by both parents and grandparents. In lieu of flowers, donations are being requested to offset funeral expenses as Michael didn't have life insurance. You may mail it or deliver it to Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home. Carlisle-Clark Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.