Carl R. Morris, 83, of Grantsville, active in the oil and gas industry in the region and
publisher of The Calhoun Chronicle, died Sunday evening in a Parkersburg
hospital.
Morris had a degree in geology from West Virginia University, was engaged in the real
estate business for many years, and had served as Sheriff of Calhoun from
1953-57.
Morris suffered a broken hip Friday evening in Davis, close to his summer home in
Canaan Valley, after he and his wife Helen attended a play.
A family friend said Helen was helping Carl down some steps, when he fell, taking her
down with him. She suffered a broken forearm and other minor injuries.
They were taken to an Elkins hospital and Carl was transferred to Parkersburg
Saturday morning, after which he took a turn for the worse.
His family was at his bedside when he died.
Carl Morris was the son of L. J. Morris, whose wife was Edith Jane Marshall. The elder
Morris is remembered as the head of Godfrey L. Cabot's regional oil and gas
operations during the 20th century, and was a West Virginia State Senator.
Despite failing health in recent years, Morris maintained an active business, social
and political role in the community, coming to his Grantsville office most days.
Funeral arrangements are being completed at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville.
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