Orwen Lorenzo Morris Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Obituary Orwen Lorenzo Morris, at the age of sixty-one (61), transitioned peacefully from earth to eternity at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD on June 17, 2022. Orwen was born on December 26, 1960, at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE to Roxie V. Morris. Orwen received his formal education in Worcester County public schools. He was a 1978 graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD. An active student while in school, he was on the wrestling team, played football, ran track and was on the year-book staff. Orwen was employed with RaceTrack Auto & Marine in Berlin, MD as a tow-truck driver until his illness. Prior to that, he worked for D&D Construction in Bishopville, MD and Gander Hill Department of Corrections Prison in Smyrna, DE as a dietary officer. In his early years, he worked at Perdue Hatchery in Salisbury and Bishopville, MD. He then worked various jobs in Ocean City, MD, English’s Diner, The Carousel, Bayside Skillet and Princess Royale. He loved to cook and was a chef for twenty-five years. Orwen went on to study Tae Kwon Do with Master Sung Hung Parks in Salisbury, MD, and earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He obtained the name “Bruce Leroy.” Being Master Parks’ top student, Orwen was one of the first to open a school under the name of Parks Martial Arts, one in Berlin, MD and later another in Selbyville, DE. He trained many students in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. His top student, Kirk Purnell, then took over the (DoJo) at the Selbyville, DE location and Orwen often assisted him with the training of other students. He coached youth basketball in Ocean City, Maryland and he was a Dallas Cowboy fan. Orwen last attended Family Enrichment and Deliverance Center under the leadership of Apostle Anthony Flowers and Pastor Ruth Flowers. Orwen was a caring, loving, funny, and encouraging son, father, brother, and friend. He would always lend a helping hand and for those who needed assistance with their vehicle, you could call on him whenever. He was loved by many and will be missed but not forgotten. Orwen was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Morris, father, Morris Sylvester Blake and brother-in-law, Anthony Davis. Orwen will be missed and leaves many happy times and memories with: one son, O’Brien L. Morris of Millsboro, DE; mother, Roxie V. Morris of Selbyville, DE; Stepmother Gloria Blake of Bishopville Maryland; four brothers, Robert Morris, of Selbyville, DE, Willard Morris (Chubby) of Delmar MD, Maurice Blake (Yolanda) of Willards MD and Keith Morris of Selbyville, DE; three sisters, Gloria Tingle of Selbyville, DE, Marsheila Davis of Hephzibah, GA and Blossie Anita Morris-Hopkins (Preston) of Millsboro, DE; one granddaughter, Bre’yanna Morris of Lewis, DE; one grandson, O’Brien Morris, Jr. of Lincoln, DE, a special cousin whom he loved as his sister, Odessa Vicky Showell and a special cousin, Horace Showell who was more like a brother; a special friend, Rosalee Bull and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Loving and kind in all of his ways, True to us all till the end of his days. Sincere and true in his heart and mine, Beautiful memories he has left behind. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Orwen Lorenzo Morris

December 26, 1960 - June 18, 2022