Dateline: Alton
Jackie Lee Morris, 63, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Bria of Wood River. Jackie was born in Alton on October 21, 1959, the son of Miles W. and Mary F. (Peters) Morris. He graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in Alton and attended Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. He was an avid reader and loved to write short stories. Surviving are many cousins including Larry and Karyn Shimchick. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Upper Alton Cemetery. Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com