Maurice L. McMorris

Maurice L. McMorris affectionately known as "Jit" was born on February 14,1962 in Chicago, IL toDorothy McMorris and Jessie Perry.

Maurice accepted Christ at an early age, which became the foundation of his compassion, humor, and love for people.

He attended Spencer and Michelle Clark for elementary school and later graduated from Austin High School. After high school he attended Loop Junior College in downtown Chicago.

Maurice went into retail sales after college then he later worked for Pioneer Manufacturing Company. After leaving Pioneer he later relocated to Mississippi and started working for F L Crane & Sons doing construction work.

After returning home from Mississippi Jit started working with contracted city workers until his health started to decline.

In Jit early adulthood he loved to be dressed up with his "suits and fresh hair cuts. When he moved to MIssissippi he was known for wearing a "brand new watch" and was called the " money man".

Jit departed this life on Friday October 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, brother (Derrick McMorris), nephews (Joseph Smith, Darius"Snoody" and Trevion "Trevy" McMorris).

Maurice leaves his cherished memories to : his devoted mother: Dorothy McMorris of Chicago, IL. Aunts: Carol McMorris, Particia, Jacqueline and Vanessa Judge of Chicago, IL. Sister in law Floressa Smith of San Antonio, TX, Sisters : LaToshia, LaTonya, LaNette, LaTrice and LaShanda McMorris of Chicago, IL Brothers: Brandon, Brian Sr. McMorris of Chicago, IL, Nieces : Tiffany, Ashley, Aaliyah, Alisha, JaMyah, Dynia, Laylah, Brianna, Ma'Kenzi and Italy, Nephews: Devonte, Antonio, William, Martwon, LaShawn, Brian Jr. all of Chicago, IL. And a host of Great nieces, nephews, close cousins and friends. God Siblings:Robert Brewer of North Carolina, Shiene Barnes, Maurice Hughes, Vincent Epps of Chicago, IL.

Last but not least Jit leaves a special friend Traci Howard who was with him until the end.