Bobby Morris

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

Bobby Morris

Bobby Joe Morris, 47, rural Mendon, OH went to be with the Lord 12:28 a.m. Friday October 23, 2015 at his residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer. His last days were spent in the comfort of his family.

He was born June 6, 1968 in Gallipolis, OH to Philip and Jeanie (McKee) Morris.

He is survived by: son Jordan Morris of Ohio City, OH; son Bobby Joe Morris, Jr. of Mendon, OH; 4 grandchildren: Bryant, Olivia, Jennifer and Gabriella; father Philip (Paulette) Morris of Marion, OH; mother Jeanie Ratliff of Marion, OH; sister Tonya (Robert) Edens of Marion, OH; sister Kimberly (Duane) Wyant of Sharpsville, IN; sister Karla (Chad) Drake of Marion, OH; half-sister Shanna Morris of Marion, OH; fiancee Beth Slone (and her children: Vance, Dallas and Karia Slone) of Mendon, OH; numerous nieces and nephews

He was a graduate of Marion Technical College, where he earned degrees in engineering technology, telecommunications technology and computer service and networking. He was employed as a service technician for Hill's Supply in St. Marys, OH.

Bobby enjoyed fishing, paintball, computers and tinkering in his garage.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled to begin 1:00 p.m. Wednesday October 28, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, OH, with Pastor Randy Christian, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be directed to either State of the Heart Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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