Morris M. Rhea, 72, of Odessa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2007 at Hospice House in Odessa. A viewing will be held on Monday, February 26, 2007, and the family will receive friends that evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors in Odessa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with interment to follow at Trinity Memorial Park Peach Chapel in Big Spring.He was born on September 28, 1934 in Ackerly, Texas to Oran and Nancy Rhea,Sr. Morris was raised in Ackerly and graduated from Ackerly High School 1952. He was employed for many years in the oil field and retired from the G & G Vacuum Service in 2006.Survivors include his wife Shirley Rhea of Odessa; daughter, Beverly Maxwell of Midland; a son, Doug Rhea of Odessa, daughter, Jona Foreman and husband Butch of Odessa; daughter, Bambi Minyard of Odessa; daughter, Melissa Butler of Odessa; daughter Dena Langehennig of Odessa; a brother, Oran Frances Rhea, Jr. of Amarillo; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, and many nieces nephews and a great many friends and collegues.He was preceded in death by his parents.The family would also like to extend a special thanks and appreciation to Home Hospice, Hospice House and Chapel Hill Baptist Church and all to all of those who provided prayers and support during his illness.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,