After graduating from Wacoochee High School in the year of 1966, Morris was employed by Georgia Power Company and worked there until he was called away to serve his country in 1968. Morris served 1-year stateside and 1 year in the Republic of Vietnam. After returning home, Morris married his high school sweetheart, Curvine McCoy. He returned to Georgia Power, where he attended Chattahoochee Community College evening and night classes while working his way up the ranks as a maintenance supervisor in Power Generation. He retired in 2009 with 42 and a half years of service in power generation. Morris and Curvine have 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
In 2001, Morris tested the waters in politics and was elected as one of the first city councilmen for the City OF Smiths Station. In 2003, the council chose him to serve as mayor pro tem, and he currently holds that position.
Morris is a member of Pinehurst Baptist Church, where he serves as a Deacon, adult Sunday School Teacher, member of the church trustee board, and usher.