COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — COVID-19 has claimed another Mid-South first responder’s life.
Officer Edgar Morris with the Collierville Police Department (CPD) has died from complications from COVID-19. Morris was with the force since 2005. Chief Dale Lane said Morris was an honest police officer who carried out his duties with great professionalism, leadership, and compassion.
"We have a huge hole in our department now," he said. "He (Morris) went out of his way to do good for people. He's definitely going to be missed."
Lane said Morris was battling COVID for several weeks. He couldn't say if Morris was vaccinated but said he encourages his department to get the shot.
"At this point, we are encouraging it," Lane said." And all of our command staff has been vaccinated."
Lane said support is being offered to both the officers and Morris' family during this time. Morris leaves behind his wife of 14 years, and two children.
Visitation for Morris is scheduled for Thursday, September 9 from 10am-1:15pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, Tennessee. A funeral service will begin at 2pm.