Thomas L. Morley

Thomas L. Morley, 89, of Sioux City, passed away October 18, 2020 at Unity Point Health, St. Luke’s.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with Pastor Tom LoVan officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Tom was born on August 3, 1931 in Sioux City to Thomas and Edith (Creager) Morley.  He graduated from Central High School and went on to attend trade school in Omaha, NE.  He lived in Sioux City his entire life.  Tom was a member of the United States Marine Corp, serving from 1950-1953.  On July 8, 1955 he was united in marriage to Martha Olson at Morningside Lutheran Church.  Tom traveled the world working for Concrete Pipe Machinery from 1955-1975.  He then worked at Terra Chemical from 1975-1988.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 662, VFW Post 580 and Morningside Lutheran Church.  Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, sitting on his front porch, and watching NASCAR (he was a huge Jimmy Johnson fan.)  He loved family gatherings and visiting with friends and even strangers.  He would hold a captive audience with his many stories.  Family was very important to him, especially his grandchildren.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife of 65 years, Martha Morley, Sioux City; daughters: Monica (John) Haines, Leslie (Jon) Muston, Andrea (David) Raasch, all of Sioux City; grandchildren: J.J. (Ranee) Muston, Jennie (Casey) Lee, John (Amber) Haines, Erica (Justin) Kellen, Alison (Josh Hair) Raasch, Natalie (Nick Perry) Raasch; great-grandchildren: Josh (Aly), Hannah, Brooklyn, Sydney, Carrissa, Lillia, Brycen, and Jeremiah; and his twin sister, Nancy (Ray) Horton, Sioux City.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson Joshua; and sister, Marie (Fred) Collier.