Carl Lee "Pop" Morris, 85, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2013 in Prince Frederick, MD. Born on March 10, 1927 in Clendenin, WV, he was the son of the late Harry and Minnie Matheny Morris.

Pop is survived by his son Daniel Morris (Linda) of Mechanicsville, MD., 2 grandchildren; Sean Morris (Susan), Kyle Morris, 2 great grandchildren Aidan and Owen Morris.

Carl is preceded in death by his siblings; William Morris of Charleston WV, Mark Morris of Myrtle Beach, SC., Virginia and Fred Morris of Clendenin, WV.

Mr. Morris served in the United States Navy on the USS Sergeant Bay CVE 83 from 1945 to 1947. Carl moved from Clinton, MD to St. Mary's County in 1971. He worked as a Tile and marble mechanic retiring on March 10, 1995. Pop loved old cars, reading his bible, and spending time with his grandsons, great grandsons. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD. Pallbearers will be Sean Morris, Kyle Morris, John Shea, Joseph Lathroum, Patrick Blair, and Tommy Greenwell. Honorary Pallbearer will be David Gainer.

Contributions may be made to the Blue Knights P.O. Box 1498 La Plata, MD 20646 for the benefit of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.