Another hole torn in a world shredded and worn Already too ragged and thin
Carry on through this night and keep safe his light That all ‘round could see him, save him.
Eliott Keith Morris, age 47, formerly of Lebanon, NJ passed away on August 9, 2021.
He was born on January 1, 1974 in Somerville, NJ. He spent his childhood in Lebanon Borough and most of his life in Hunterdon County, NJ.
He was the son of Mary Louise Grill Loyd of Raritan Twp., NJ and the late Leo Leslie Morris Jr. of Bristol, TN.
Eliott was a gifted designer, carpenter and woodworker. He worked in the building trades as for a variety of area contractors, in partnership with Philip Milne and as an independent carpenter.
He was also a passionate musician. Eliott was a richly talented songwriter, singer and guitarist. He played for many years with the Lebanon Township band, Dyer Weed and occasionally lent his talents to Clinton Township’s 90 Proof Band. He was a frequent performer at the Pattenburg House and at Mrs. Riley’s in High Bridge. Eliott often tried out new original material as a solo artist at Open Mike nights the Riegelsville Inn, Riegelsville, PA.
Eliott was an avid outdoorsman. He was a highly skilled at rock climbing and bouldering. He enjoyed climbing in Colorado and at the Gunks in New Paltz, New York. He was passionate about caring for the natural world and loved camping and spending time in the great outdoors.
In addition to his loving Mother, Mary Louise Loyd, and his step-father; Toby Ray Loyd Eliott is He is survived by his son Kyan Lee Morris, his half- sister Sunni Morris of TN and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Predeceased in addition to his father include one brother; Lee Evan Morris who passed away in 1991.
A celebration of Eliott’s life will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1pm at the Lebanon Reformed Church, 100 Brunswick Avenue, Lebanon, NJ.
Arrangements are under the direction of Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home in Lebanon, NJ.
Memorials donations can be made in Eliott’s memory to To Write Love On Her Arms, twloha.com
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