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Mr. Thomas Louis Morris, aka Thomas Louis Smith, 69, of Beckley, WV passed Friday, June 16, 2023.

Thomas was born on Dec 23, 1953, was the son of Clarence W Smith Jr. and Lara C Smith, both preceded him in death.

Thomas was raised in Cleveland, Ohio but spent summers in Beckley, WV. He was a US Army veteran and lived most of his adult life in Beckley.

Thomas, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his partner/fiancé, Kaye Francis and nephews, Bryan and Calvin Brent.

Thomas is survived by his sisters, Linda Morris, Donna Allen, Emma Parker (David, deceased) and Christine (Hubert) Francis; aunt, Nancy Crump; uncle, Kenneth Smith, four nephews, Lacy, Deion, Mitchell, and Ryan; four nieces, Sonya, Alexis, Alicia, Nicole and a host of grands, great-grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

As per his request he was cremated.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.