John B. Morris, Jr., 51, of Mays Landing, passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 3, 2013.
John was raised in Galloway and was a 1980 graduate of Absegami High School. He joined the Carpenters Union, Local 623, and was a member for over 25 years. John enjoyed playing baseball throughout his life, and pitched a no hitter perfect game for the Absegami Braves. In his later years he was an avid golfer.
John is survived by his wife of 24 years Vanessa C. (nee: Callo), his two children John B. Morris III and Heather Legg (Eric), his mother Joan Gager, his step mother Francine Morris, his two sisters Margie Meltzer (Andrew) and Heidi Hackett (Chris), and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father John B. Morris, Sr.
A viewing will be held on Friday, September 6th, from 6-8pm, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 8pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to help the family with the funeral expenses would be appreciated. Mail to: Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330