Jerry Lynn MorrisJerry Lynn Morris, age 65, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, June 5, 2017 in Tallahassee, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Lucile Morris and younger sister Carla Sue Reid, all of Panama City FL. Jerry is survived by his wife Elizabeth "Liz" Morris and daughter Rebecca Morris Tarver, of Tallahassee FL; his older brother Terry Morris (Connie), brother-in-law Mike Reid, niece Marlene Morris Bland (Keith), nephew Matthew Reid (Brandi), grandnephews Garrison and John Andrew, and grandniece Avery, all of Panama City FL and nephew Jack Reid (Emily), of Tallahassee FL.Jerry was born on December 1, 1951 in Panama City FL. He was raised in the Cove where he grew up playing and fishing in the bayous with his brother. Jerry was a proud alumna of Bay High School. During his senior year of high school, he was set up on a blind date with a brown eyed girl from Smyrna GA, where he would meet the love of his life Liz, whom he would marry in 1970. Jerry and Liz later realized that this was not their first meeting - they were in the same first grade class at Cherry Street Elementary.After high school, Jerry studied at the University of Florida and then transferred to Southern Polytechnic State University, where he would graduate with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Jerry and Liz returned to Panama City in 1976, where they would make many friends and become members of St Andrews Baptist Church. Jerry and Terry continued their father's livelihood and ran a construction business. In 1989, Jerry and family moved to Tallahassee where they would make their new home. Jerry was employed by the State of Florida Department of Corrections where he designed new and existing state prisons for renovations and additions.Jerry remained a life-long Florida Gator fan, thoroughly enjoyed music - particularly 60's and 70's rock and roll, hunting, boating and fishing. He loved to fix and tinker with things, even when they really should be replaced (or left alone). In his younger years, he loved his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro and riding his motorcycle in the north Georgia mountains.Jerry battled numerous health conditions over his life, and Liz was his devoted caregiver. Liz and Rebecca would like to thank the medical professionals that cared for Jerry "Daddy" over the years. The family would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Big Bend Hospice House for their devoted care over the last six weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice.Services will be held in Panama City FL at Wilson Funeral Home on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11:00am CST. Visitation with family will be one hour prior to the service.