Mitchell Robert Morris, of Kennewick, passed away November 19th, 2016 at home. Mitch was born March 12th, 1952 in McMinnville, OR, to Coye "Pork" and Betty Ann Morris. He attended college at Oregon State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Nuclear Engineering Technology in 1974. He met his soon-to-be wife, Kay, in Mt. Angel, OR. They married on June 27th, 1974 in Stayton, OR. He and Kay moved to Novato, CA where Mitch worked for Bechtel designing the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) for Hanford. In 1975 they moved to Benton City, WA and Prosser, WA where Mitch worked on the construction of FFTF. In 1981 they moved to Rainier, OR where Mitch worked at the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. In 1993 they moved back to the Tri-City area where Mitch worked at the Columbia Generating Station. He retired from there in 2008. Mitch was a caring and patient husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He gave of himself to all those around. He enjoyed spending time on the Oregon coast digging for razor clams, fishing with his brothers and sister, camping and spending time with his family. Woodworking and computers were a favorite hobby. His grandchildren loved to come over to Grandpa's house to hang out with him. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kay; siblings Mike Morris, Steve Morris and Kathy VanBrocklin; children Charley Keeler, Scott Morris, David Morris, Ben Morris and Katrina Davidson; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mitch was preceded in death by his parents, Pork and Betty Ann Morris. The memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3rd, 10 AM at Family of Faith Church, 835 N Neel St, Kennewick, WA. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Habitat for Humanity or Family of Faith Church. For online condolences, please visit www.AskHillcrest.com.