Adrian Morris, 21 of Center Ridge, Arkansas transitioned on July 2, 2023. Adrian was born on May 15, 2002, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Duwuane Morris and Tonya Chapman. He professed his hope in Christ at the age of twelve and remained a faithful servant for the Lord until his death. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Center Ridge, Arkansas. Adrian is a 2020 honor graduate of Nemo Vista High School. He was a member of Beta, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, YAC, FAC, Chess Club, Baseball, Basketball, Track and Cross Country. Adrian continued his education at UACCM, where he studied General Education and received an associate degree in May 2023. Specialist Adrian Morris was sworn into the National Guard on January 28, 2021. Adrian is the recipient of the Army Achievement Medal, awarded by the Secretary of the Army, on June 11, 2023. Adrian was a hard worker. He was a sales representative for Amway and a millwright for Industrial Precision Maintenance. He also worked as a waiter part-time at Buffalo Wild Wings. Adrian is preceded in death by his aunt; Kimberly Morris, Great-Grandparents; Debalard Morris, Maxine Morris, Dorris Williams, Vail Atkins, Sue Williams, Darse Pruitt and Peggy Pruitt. He leaves to cherish his memories his father; Duwuane (Felicia) Morris; mother, Tonya Chapman; an additional advisor, Grace Simmons Yuill, grandparents; Hershel (Merlene) Morris, Vernell Murphy, Calvin (Irma)Carter, Modiller Canady, Ricky Chapman and Regina McCoy; 12 siblings, Duwuana (Byron) Johnson, Shuntrel Delph, Taelor Chapman, Jason Chapman, Makaila Payne, Shikel Delph, Kaleigh Hammonds, Tobias Sorenson, Shaeleon Dixon, Laelah Dixon, Kamya Morris, and Myranda Dixon; bonus siblings; Ky'esha Morris, Katrina Morris, Rashawn Morris and Tomeria Smith; 7 nieces, 8 nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He's Only Gone on Ahead He's only gone on ahead of you, Not just left you behind. Although you can't be with him right now, He lives on in your heart and mind. The day will come when you'll meet again On Heaven's distant shore, And the two of you will walk hand in hand Together forever more. By Kelly Roper Vance - Wilson & Jarrett Funeral Directors "The Epitome of Service" Visitation Friday, July 14, 2023 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Robert & Barbara Wilson Memorial Chapel 106 E. Elm St. Morrilton, AR 72110 Celebration of Life Saturday, July 15, 2023 11:00 AM Nemo Vista Gymnasium 5690 Highway 9 Center Ridge, AR 72027