MORRIS EICKENHORST ~ A LOVING TRIBUTE TO A COMMUNITY LEADER!
Montgomery County lost a very special person this past weekend. The beloved Morris Eickenhorst passed away Sunday, October 16 in his home surrounded by family and friends. Morris battled cancer valiantly for the past 19 months. Morris made a huge imprint upon our community. He was well loved by all who had the good fortune to have met him.
Morris was born in Navasota, Texas and graduated from Navasota High School in 1969. He met his lovely wife Linda and they were married in 1973. Morris and Linda moved to Conroe where they became deeply involved in the community that he so dearly loved.
No matter where you were, Morris seemed to be a part of it. I worked with Morris on a Committee for the Montgomery County Fair. This is where I learned in a personal way how dear this man was. He never tired of giving back and loved being with people.
Morris was involved not only with the Fair but also the Chamber, Montgomery County 4-H Shotgun Team, Chairman of the City of Conroe Planning Commission, President of the Conroe Noon Lions Club are among some of his top activities. Morris was honored by most of these organizations for his tireless dedication and work.
Morris enjoyed a successful career in the lumber business and most recently he realized a longtime dream, opening Eickenhorst Funeral Services, a local funeral home dedicated to providing affordable funeral services to the community. Morris was first and foremost a caring community member who constantly put others needs ahead of his own.
As a father, husband and grandfather, Morris dearly enjoyed spending time with them all. He truly never met a stranger and lived a life of honesty and integrity. Morris impacted many lives and loved to make people laugh. He lived with strong faith and unwavering Christian character, serving God first always. All who knew him, loved him, and he will be missed.
We will miss you Morris. You were the voice of the County Fair and you will always be so special to all of those whose lives you impacted. I am one of those fortunate people who was blessed to have know this giant of a man. May you rest peacefully in God's arms my friend.
Visitation6 - 8 PM, Wednesday, October 19, 2011Lone Star Cowboy Church 21627 Eva St Montgomery, TX 77356 |
Celebration of Life10:30 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2011First United Methodist Church of Conroe |
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Morris’ name to Conroe Noon Lions Club and the Montgomery County Fair Association.
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