James “Jim” Morris, 71 of
Butler, Missouri passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Research Medical
Center in Kansas City, Missouri. A
visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, November 21, 2025 at Mullinax
Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).
Cremation to follow with no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of
flowers to the American Cancer Society.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
James Harvey Morris was born
April 19, 1954 in Butler, Missouri. The
son of Arthur and Neta Pancake Morris.
Jim grew up in the Butler area and was united in marriage to Linda Bursby
on August 28, 1976 in Eldorado Springs, Missouri. Seven children were born to this union,
Carla, James, Robert, Kelly, Sara, Aaron, and Timothy.
Jim worked at Vit-A-Zine for
40 years before retiring in 2015. He
also enjoyed owning and operating the family farm. He began his farming career with row crops,
continuing for many years until he switched to livestock, which included, Dogs,
pigs, cattle, and horses over the years.
Jim would always say, “he was a jack of many trades, and master of
none.” Always working on tractors, farm
equipment, cars, as well as plumbing and electrical. He always had plenty of projects in the
works, but still had time to help family with whatever was needed.
Jim loved the farm, but he
especially enjoyed spending time with the love of his life Linda. Together they would tackle projects on the
farm, travel, and relax on cruises.
Jim was preceded in death by
his parents, his wife Linda Morris, and infant daughter Rebecca. He is survived by his children, Carla
Maynard, James Morris and wife Sherry, Robert Morris and wife Jamie, Kelly
Morris, Sara Morris, Tim Morris, and Aaron Morris. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7
great-grandchildren, siblings, Charlie Morris, Betty Blanketenship, Chester
Morris, Jean Moore, and Robert “Bob” Morris, as well as many nieces, nephews,
and extended family members and friends.
