Jamal Charlton Morris of Philadelphia, PA (formerly of Warwick, NY), passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2016 in Philadelphia. He was 27 years old.
Born on November 15, 1988 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the beloved son of Hector Charlton Morris and Channabel Latham-Morris.
Jamal was a graduate of Warwick Valley High School in 2006 and Drexel University in 2011. He was a Mechanical Engineer with AMEC Foster Wheeler in Philadelphia, PA and part time staff member at Penn Athletics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Jamal was struck from his bike on his way home by a hit-and-run driver and died two days later of severe brain injuries.
Jamal was a wonderful, inspirational, brilliant, and a unique person. He was genuine, compassionate, kind and fiercely loyal. He cared deeply about others and was committed to his friends and family. He lived a life full of hope and kindness. His absence is deeply felt by all whom he touched. People gravitated towards him and he made everyone feel important and worthy. He would be remembered for his motto “It’s Only Getting Better”.
He is survived by his parents, Hector Charlton and Channabel Latham-Morris of Warwick
Ø Sister: Natasha Morris-Battle and her husband Roshawn Battle of Brooklyn, New York
Ø Aunts: Cecelia Cenot, Kim Morris, Annette Latham, Lorna David
Ø Uncles: Peter Cenot, Chesley Cato, Chester Latham, Berisford Latham, Ben Latham, Franklin Latham, Sonny Latham, Claymont Morris, Brian Morris, Cornel Morris, Dexter Morris, Peter Morris, Shawn Morris, , Carmen DeFlorimente
Ø Niece: Tamara Morris
Ø Nephew: Tayjohn Morris
Ø Grandmother: Veronica Cato, Barbados, W.I.
Ø Godparents: Shirley Clarke, Eloise Jackson, Ken Johnson, Mark Howell
Ø Cousins: Kaamal Cenot, Jocel Barnwell, Rohan Barnwell, Jazrel Barnwell, Jazarie Alexander, Rosita Spence, Sharon Spence, Akasha Spence, Keyon Spence, Kathy-Ann Spence, Alicia Morris, Dorsey Morris, Nadia Morris, Abosaide Cadogan, Oliver Morris, Ezekiel Morris, Anson Weekes, Martin Weekes, Christopher Weekes, Marvis Halliman, Brenda David, Angela David, Simon David, Kris Latham, Juan Latham, Jennelle Latham, Bryan Latham, Alivia Latham, Des Marie Greenaway, Tiffany Clarke, Stephen Clarke, Shaun Clarke and a hosts of other cousins and friends too numerous to mention
Visitation will be on Saturday, April 30, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. at Union AME Church, 98 McEwen St., Warwick, New York, followed by the home-going service at 4:00 p.m. Private cremation.
Repast will be held at the Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 95 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY after the service.
Donation in Jamal’s name should be made to Jamal C. Morris Foundation through Bike & Build http://classic.bikeandbuild.org/rider/9136.