Ahab Cecil Morris

Ahab Cecil Morris Age 74 Years of #16 Bachelors Button Avenue; Garden Hills #1 
completed his final building at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

He was born at Driggs Hill South Andros, The Bahamas on Friday, February 23, 1940. 
Ahab attended the all age school (a school house built by his great-grandfather James Forbes) 
in the settlement until the age of fourteen. Soon after, he was sent to Nassau to learn a 
trade in masonry and carpentry from his Uncle David Baker and Grand-uncle Percy Burnside. 
Ahab along with his Uncles was instrumental in the construction of many of the homes 
and stone walls on the Eastern Road and Centerville.

Although Ahab was now a skilled Manson, he decided in late 1957 early 1958, 
to join a crew of young men from Driggs Hill on a trip to the 'States' to seek 
employment on the 'Contract' (an agreement made between the British and 
United States Governments to employ Bahamians in the U.S.). This decision 
to work on the 'Contract' was made due to the more lucrative earnings; 
but when the 'Contract' ended in 1960, Ahab returned home and continued 
earning a living from his masonry skills. 

After meeting the lovely Geneva Flowers, his faithful companion for over 50 years, 
they were married on May 27th, 1964 this union resulted in one daughter and six sons.

To advance his knowledge and to become one of the best in his trade, 
Ahab began studies in engineering and draftsman through a corresponding 
course offered by Lasell College between the years 1969 through 1974, 
and upon his completion, earned a degree in engineering.

Ahab was also well versed in theology, from 1960 to the time of his death. 
He studied with the world's oldest religious organization. He gained a comprehensive 
knowledge of every established religion from Hinduism, Muslim, Gnosticism, 
Zoroastrianism, to Judaism. His thirst for information never ending, he would 
read copies of the daily newspapers every day to ensure that he is kept abreast 
of what's going on in his country.

Ahab is preceded in death by his:
Father: Joseph Morris Sr.;
Mother: Beatrice Ethlene "Mamma" Baker-Morris;
Son: Prison Officer Wayman Hank Morris Sr.;
Granddaughters: Qutell Morris, Chemika, Lashanda and Olivia Lightbourne; 
Brothers: Phillip Leamshould and Chief Petty Officer Anthony Anstron Morris; 
Sisters: Jestina Morris, Eloise Bannister and Marina McKenzie;
Father-in-law: Bertram Flowers Sr.;
Mother-in-law: Nathalie Smith-Flowers; 

The Radiance of this "Amethyst of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts:
Wife: Rev. Geneva Morris;
Five Sons: Kiffer Sr., Gunther Sr., Joel Sr., Marcus Sr. and Levorn Morris Sr.;
One Daughter: Nurse Brenhilda Lightbourne;
Ten Grandsons: Kiffer Jr., Quenton Sr., Gunther Jr., Quenthon, Giovanni, Joel Jr., 
Marcus Jr., Wayman Jr. and Levorn Morris Jr. and Conrad Lightbourne Jr.;
Ten Granddaughters: Arkia Higgs, Garmelle, Deandra, Brianna, Joedia, Jonell, 
Mariah and Indira Morris, Ashlene and Anastacia Lightbourne;
One Great Grandson: Queton Morris Jr.;
One Great Granddaughter: Shaniska Lightbourne;
Three Brothers: Elder Joseph Jr. of South Andros, Bishop Henry Sr. 
and Leon Morris Freeport Grand Bahama;
One Sister: Hestine Morris of Eight Mile Rock Grand Bahama;
Thirty Nephews: Warburton McKenzie, Salereo, Deon, Jamaine, Eldrige, Alonzo, Daron, 
Titus, Desmond, Henry Jr., Raynaldo, Leamshould Jr. and Kevin Morris, Ricardo and 
Jamaal Williams, John Jr., Stevie and Clayton Bannister, Dennis Forbes, Renward Wells MP, 
Michael, Wilshire, Martin, Lester, Andy, Devon, Jason, Seth, Victor and Mercede;
Thirty-Three Nieces: Helena Thompson, Lorraine, Vanessa, Jennifer and Jessica McKenzie, 
Reba Forbes, Indira Smith, Sandy Russell, Deidre and Margo Bannister, Sarah Anderson, 
Bianca Morris, Aneka Edwards, Kim Forbes, Joyal Alcime, Jarine Bain, Annalee Roker, 
Tanya Penn, Paula, Laverne, Debbie, Katrina, Betty, Ruth, Dedrie, Verna, Raquel, Lanna, 
Elaine, Karen, Ettimae, Delarence and Nikitha Ferguson;
One Uncle: Garnet Morris;
Two Aunts: Lillian Williams and Rosenell Sealy;
One Son-in-law: Conrad Lightbourne Sr.;
Four Daughters-in-law: Jennifer, Sheryl, Maxine and Linrose Morris;
Eight Brothers-in-law: Amos, Bertram Jr. and Rodney Flowers, Bradley McKenzie, 
John Bannister Sr., Louis Williams, Wheatly Miller and John Burke;
Seven Sisters-in-law: Leona, Yvonne and Beverly Morris, Vanda Miller, 
Ezrena and Vernice Forbes and Leoma Burke;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Valderine, Early, Rowena, Roderick, 
Leo, Craven, Shirley, Cheryl, Eldon, Tyrone and Letamae Forbes, Patsy Thompson, Samuel, 
Veronica, Ruth, Jackie, Jessica, Rudolph, Maxroy, Edmeston, Everlyn, and Walter Williams, 
Rodnell Smith, Nelly Saunders, Violet Duncombe, Andrew, Carol, Tonice, Phillip, and 
Shem Morris, David Jr., Etherine, Carolyn, Amuscha, Edward, Keith, Rudolph, Barbara, 
Carol, Nischa and Patricia Baker, Wayde and Christina Forbes, Kenneth, Zipporah, Claudia, 
Gabriel, Lillian and Rickey Sealy, Yvonne Sands, Evelena Johnson, John Ferguson, 
Oscar and Vanrea Hanna, Verline Bullard, Michael Flowers, Dean Wilson, Samuel Collie and 
Hon. Dr. Kendal Major MP, Communities of Garden Hills Estate, Driggs Hill and South Andros, 
other family and friends too numerous to mention.
Special Thanks To: The Princess Margaret Hospital Gynae and OBS Department, 
The New Pond Liquor Store Staff, Engleston Pool Room, The Ocean Club Golf Management Team.