George Alexander Morris

George Alexander Morris, Jamestown, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 88. He had been a resident of SHC at Parkwood in Lebanon, IN since September, 2017. George began a racing career in 1950 lasting until 1961 when he had a horrific accident at the IRP racetrack. He then began a career at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a race car builder, mechanic and chief mechanic to many noted "500" drivers until 1976 at which time he retired from racing. He began a new career at Dart Controls in Zionsville, IN, as a tool and die maker until he retired in 1990. From 1990-1997 he managed the Antique Mall on Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon, IN. George is survived by 9 children, 28 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. August 15, 2019 in the Springer Cemetery near Elizabethtown, Indiana.