Background
Morris, William Noel was born on September 29, 1932 in Amory, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Noel Senior and Beulah (Paige) Morris.
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William Noel Morris
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William Noel Morris, American County mayor. Recipient Bodley Americanism award American Legion, Memphis, 1982, Humanitarian award National Jewish Hospital, Denver, 1984; named Civilian of Year Military Affairs Council, 1981, Alumnus of Year Memphis State University, 1983. Member National Association Counties (board directors), Tennessee County Services Association (board dirs).
Education
Student, Itawamba Junior College student, Memphis State University student, Southern Law School.
Career
Manager sales, production, South Carolina. Toof & Company, Memphis, 1956-1962; general manager, Southern Auto Leasing Corporation, Memphis, 1962-1964; sheriff, Shelby County, Memphis, 1964-1970; owner, Management Cons., Memphis, 1971-1972, 74-78; president, SELCO Realty Company, Memphis, 1972-1974; mayor, Shelby County, Memphis, since 1978.
Politics
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Membership
Member National Association Counties (board directors), Tennessee County Services Association (board dirs).
Connections
Married Ann Norton, June 6, 1953. Children: Jeffrey W. Morris, William Noel III, Jane Morris Williams, John Wesley.
Awards
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Recipient Bodley Americanism award American Legion, Memphis, 1982, Humanitarian award National Jewish Hospital, Denver, 1984. Named Civilian of Year Military Affairs Council, 1981, Alumnus of Year Memphis State University, 1983.Recipient Bodley Americanism award American Legion, Memphis, 1982, Humanitarian award National Jewish Hospital, Denver, 1984. Named Civilian of Year Military Affairs Council, 1981, Alumnus of Year Memphis State University, 1983.