Morris Durrell “Pap” Tubbs was born March 19, 1985 to Tami Tubbs and Morris Smith. He grew up in Bessemer, and received his education through the Bessemer City School System.
Morris was a very creative and artistic person, finding ways to brilliantly use his hands, whether it was drawing, gardening, or creating. The life of the party, Morris’ smile would light up a room as he entered. He truly loved his family and children. If someone crossed his path, he’d be sure to put a smile on their face.
Morris leaves to cherish his love and memories, a loving and devoted mother, Tami Tubbs, Bessemer, Al; two loving grandmothers: Martha Moore, Bessemer, Al; Gloria Smith, Birmingham, Al; father, Morris Smith, Birmingham, Al; two children: Shakiya Harris, Bessemer, Al and De’Morris Brown, Birmingham, AL; two brothers: Marcus Damonn Tubbs, Bessemer, Al and Ahmad Christonn Williams, Detroit, MI; three uncles: Eddie Lee Tubbs (Tarawyn), Birmingham, Al, Carlos Lee, Birmingham, Al, Percy Smith, Birmingham, Al; 3 Aunts: Mary A. Ward, Birmingham, Al, Blanche Barber, Atlanta, Ga, Sharon Jackson (Ken), Birmingham, Al; a special cousin, Gabrielle Ward, Atlanta, Ga; and a host of relatives and friends.