CAPE VINCENT, NY ––Â William T. Morris III, 63, Cape Vincent, NY, passed away on Oct. 14, 2022, at his home.
Born May 27, 1959, in Watertown, NY, son of the late William T. and Corinne (DeShane) Morris Jr., he attended Watertown High School.
While attending high school he began working for the City of Watertown and he was the third generation in his family to work for the city. He was a heavy equipment operator and laborer. Bill loved his job and he retired in 2009 only because he had a heart attack. He is proud that his son, Zachary, is the fourth generation to work for the city.
He married Kimberly A. Trahan of Watertown on July 2, 1994. She is a self employed home health care provider.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being a dad and spending time with his children.
Among his survivors are his wife, Kimberly A. Morris; three children, Zachary Morris, Watertown, NY; Miranda Morris and her fiancé, Beau Fleming, Pillar Point, NY; Mariah Morris, Belleville, NY; three sisters and their husbands, Barbara (Neil) Yates, Cape Vincent, NY, Beverly (Terry) Satchwell, Watertown, NY and Brenda (Mark) Lennox, SC; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2922, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in North Watertown Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Cape Vincent Rescue Squad.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com