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Morris Whitlock, 63

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Morris Whitlock, 63, was born Nov. 19, 1944 and died Jan. 15 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.

A self-employed construction worker and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Casey Lee and Maude Frances Alley Whitlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Earl Whitlock.

He was married Oct. 14, 1967 to Carolyn Hendrix Whitlock of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Cynthia Dawn Whitlock of McMinnville and Tracy Leanne and Gary Coppinger, both of McMinnville; two grandchildren, Gracey Paige Coppinger and Jackson Trace Coppinger; special grandson, Japeth Tate; two sisters, Lenia Mai Smith and Shirley Ann Crouch, both of McMinnville, and two brothers, Ronnie Lewis Whitlock of Smithville and Robert Lee Whitlock of McMinnville.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in High’s Chapel with Tim Long officiating. Burial will follow at Charles Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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