Bill Morris

Forklift industry acquaintances of the late Bill Morris are remembering his friendship and ability to share and mentor.

Bob Quinn recalls: "As the regional parts manager at Clark, Bill imparted knowledge and friendship to all parts, service and CSS team members. . . . Bill was one of the CSS legends in the Clark system (and) had a simple business philosophy: Do what's right! Bill taught me that if it's my mistake, I pay; if it's his mistake, he pays.

"People who met Bill learned friendship truly transcends business."

Emil Zupo says: "I was just thinking of Bill the other day. He was one of the best Clark guys I ever worked with. He will be missed by all who knew him."

Steve Welch notes: "I received my first award program gift as a CSS person in the late 70's from Bill (while at Jefferds Nashville). I am sorry to hear of his passing."

Dick Wiley shared a copy of the Morris obituary in the 25 June issue of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and noted an error. "Since it was my family's dealership he worked with for years, I must correct the spelling of Wiley. The paper had it Wylie."

William Lamar Morris was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta, Georgia area. He worked in counter sales in stores of Genuine Parts Company, as parts manager with Continental Motors, product support manager for Yancey Brothers, parts manager for several years with Wiley Equipment Company and its successor ClarkLift of Atlanta, and south east regional parts sales manager for Clark Equipment Company during 1981-83 and 1988-90.

As an active retiree, Morris was named Powder Springs' 2007 senior citizen volunteer of the year for services in his community.

Morris died in his sleep at the age of 81 on 13 May at his home in Powder Springs. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Katie Blanche Morris, a daughter, a son, three grandchildren and a great-grandson.