Morris L. Cloud

Dr. Morris L. Cloud, finished his course, 2 Timothy 4:7, on February 22, 2022, at Arkansas Hospice House in Russellville, Ark., and now rests from his labors. He was a resident of Russellville, Arkansas, and resided at the Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since September 2017. He was born in Monticello, Arkansas, on June 3, 1927, to Thomas Russell and Lila Covington Cloud, the 11th of 12 siblings. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Louise, his mother and father, five brothers and five sisters. Morris is survived by his three children, Dr. Randy (Sandra) Cloud of Conway, Patricia (Muncy) Harris of Bryant, Dr. Joe (Cheri) Cloud of Russellville, ten grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Morris was a Missionary Baptist Minister for 74 years. He pastored Missionary Baptist churches in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He was a veteran of the Navy in W.W.II, served on the USS Bogue and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a member of Russellville Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 26, at Russellville Missionary Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Dr. Randy Cloud, Dr. Joe Cloud, Dr. W.A. Dillard, Pastor Michael Cloud and Pastor Daniel Conditt will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Cloud, Craig Cloud, Denver Hixon, Matthew Hixon, Russ Cloud, Mark Cloud, Michael Cloud, Corey Cloud and Joshua Cloud. Honorary Pallbearers are Baptist pastors. The family would like to thank the staff of Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation for their love and care over the past several years. Memorials may be made to Russellville Missionary Baptist Church, 210 John Trusty Lane, Russellville, Ark., 72801. Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home, Malvern, Ark.