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Craig Alan Morris
Craig Alan Morris
Yuma, AZ
Craig Alan Morris passed away in Yuma, AZ on Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 64. Craig was born in Cedar Rapids, IA to Colleen (Aldrich) and Glenn Morris on Mar 25, 1960. He graduated from Shellsburg HS, attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, practiced in Texas and Arizona. He returned to Iowa to pursue a degree in nursing at KCC, practiced in Iowa, Colorado, and Arizona. Craig had many jobs, but his best and most loved was when his daughter Sabrina was born; he became a stay at home dad.
Craig had an enthusiasm for vehicles, using his free time to work on them. He was also extremely passionate about guitars and all sorts of rock and roll music, with Jimmy Page being his favorite guitarist. He also loved tattoos and motorcycles. Craig was kind, caring, and a friend to every person he met, and was a wonderful father to his daughter. He was a truly unique person, and he will be missed. Craig leaves behind his daughter Sabrina and his two sisters, Christie Gales and Corinne Railey. The family plans to do a Celebration of life at a later date.
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