Gilbert Lashawn

Morris

Mr. Gilbert Lashawn Morris, age 35, a native and resident of Jackson, AL was born August 28, 1982 to Jimmie Webster Morris, Sr. and Shirley Elaine Goodwin.  He departed this life June 19, 2018 in Jackson, AL.

He graduated from Jackson High School in the year of 2000. He excelled in basketball and was a star player on the team. After graduation, Gilbert enlisted in the United States Air Force. Prior to his illness, he was employed as a carpenter. "Big Main", as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was a DJ, and his favorite music was the Blues. He also loved to cook, ride his motorcycle, and work on his "old school" car.

On May 30 2012, he was united in holy matrimony to Miss Wynita Tucker. They prayed together daily and had great faith in God; an unwavering faith which sustained him till the end.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Waudell Tucker, Sr.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of six years years Wynita Tucker Morris of Jackson, AL; one devoted son, Kylar Ja'Merian Small of Jackson, AL; his loving parents, Jimmie and Shirley Morris of Jackson, Al; two sisters, Lonette (Timothy) Morris and Kimberly Stephens, both of Jackson, AL; two brothers, Jimmie Morris, Jr. of New Orleans, LA, and Derrick McReynolds of Houston, TX; mother-in-law, Lesia Tucker of Jackson, AL; two sisters-in-law, Alesia Tucker of Mobile, AL an Jermiah Tucker of Jackson, AL; one brother-in-law, Waudell Tucker, Jr. of Smyrna, GA; a devoted friend, Willie Chapman of Jackson, AL. Gilbert will be forever cherished by a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing Friday, June 22, 2018, 3-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Viewing also Saturday, June 23, 2018, 10am until the 11am service at Jackson High School Auditorium, 321 Stanley Drive, Jackson, AL; Rev. Marcus Kelley, eulogist. Following Military rites at graveside and the interment ceremony in Woodlawn Cemetery, Jackson, AL.  the family will receive friends at U&I Events, 243 Commerce Street, Jackson, AL

Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com

and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL 36545