Charles McFarlin Morris

Charles McFarlin Morris, 77, of Alachua, Fla. passed away at E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Fla. on Friday, February 18, 2011.

Mr. Morris graduated from Gainesville High School, and the University of Florida, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He also served in the United States Air Force. He was an active member of the Alachua Lions Club, Eastside Garden Club, Flying Gator R/C Club, and Gator Hunt Club. He served as City Manager of Alachua from 1989 until 2000. He was a realtor with Alachua Properties.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Morris; children, Pat Fearing (Mitch), Mary Newsome (Harvey), Glenn Rowell (Elicia), and Bob Hawkins (Janette); and 12 grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, memorial should be made to E.T. York Hospice Care Center, 4200 NW 90^th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.

Arrangements under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, Gainesville, Florida.