Morris Delbert McCutchen, a resident of East Prairie, MO, and a proud United States Navy Veteran who served his country during World War II, passed away at the age of 102 on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. Morris was born April 18, 1924, in Mississippi County, MO, to the late William George McCutchen and Zettie Ruth Elrod McCutchen. He was an over-the-road truck driver, driving over one million miles during his 50+ years in the trucking industry. A hard-working man who took care of his family, he did not fully retire until the age of 89. He was a licensed pilot who loved flying. He also loved storytelling and shared many stories of his time in WW II with his family and friends. A man of faith, he was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in East Prairie.

On June 12, 1954, in Las Vegas, NV, he married Francis Mayabb, who survives of the home. Together they shared over 72 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Ronnie (Sherry) McCutchen of Piedmont, MO, Larry (Terri) McCutchen of Daggett, CA, and Keith McCutchen of East Prairie; one daughter, Norma Davis (late husband Johnny) of Alvin, Texas; one brother, Glenn (Dorothy) McCutchen of Springfield, MO; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Jimmy McCutchen, Charles McCutchen, and Rodger Coffer; three brothers, Joey, Alfred, and Billy McCutchen; and five sisters, Faye Jefferies, Freda Payne, Thelma Simmerman, Virginia Dickerman, and Jaunita Trout.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Caudle-Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Bro. Terry Scott, former pastor of the First Assembly of God Church will officiate, assisted by Bro. Larry Tilmon, pastor.

Interment will follow in East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Caudle-Shelby Funeral Home. Full military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard Unit.

His great grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Branen, Luk, Gavin, Dylan, Elyjah, and Lincoln.