Robert "Cherokee" Morse

Robert Lee “Cherokee” Morse, Jr. passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. Cherokee was born January 26, 1951 in Evansville, IN to the late Robert Morse, Sr. and Nana Jane (Levi) Morse. He married the love of his life, Carol Hall on March 30, 1971 and they have been together for 47 years. Together they raised three children and many fur and feathered babies. Robert owned and operated Bob’s Appliances for over 37 years. Cherokee was a very giving and caring man. He was a great and loving husband, father, poppy, pops, brother and uncle. Cherokee had a great love for nostalgic automobiles, especially Chevy and his baby, a 1964 Chevy Impala. Robert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police for several years. Robert is survived by his wife, Carol (Hall) Morse; sons, Robert (Jamey) Morse, III and Darrell (Heather) Morse; a daughter, Shannon (David) Amavisca; grandchildren, Dylan (Diane), Brigham, Justin (Lauren), Madelyn, Natalie, Grace Morse and Kotlon Amavisca; one great granddaughter, Lilly; step grandchildren, Denaye, David, Jr., and Brina Amavisca and several step great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters, Carolyn (Bill) Stader and Brenda (Jack) Neilson; uncles, Paul and Carroll Levi who were like brothers, to him, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and furbabies, Keylee, BJ, Poncho and Lucky. In addition to his parents, Cherokee was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carl and Geneva Hall; by an aunt, Maude Crowley and by several aunts and uncles he held dear. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Deaconess Hospice, especially nurse Dana, for their caring help during this difficult time. Robert’s grandson, Kolton and his girlfriend, Brooke wrote a beautiful poem, entitled Pops, that describes Cherokee perfectly. Funeral services for Cherokee will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 2, 2018 at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Robert "Cherokee" Morse

January 26, 1951 - March 1, 2018