Morris Ray Clester, 67, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2015 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was born July 23, 1947 at Cardwell, Mo to Lewis and Helen Clester. Morris was an Army Veteran and he was of the Christian faith and attended Village Creek Church of Christ. He enjoyed Motorcycle riding and traveling. Morris was the plant manager of the Four Way Gin company for 27 years.He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors include his wife of 45 years,Rosemary Clester of the home; son and daughter in law, Destry Ray and Jennifer Clester of Paragould, AR; daughter and son in law, Christie Marie and Michael Jones of Franklin, TN; two brothers, Jim Clester of Paragould and Ronnie Clester, of Cardwell, MO.; two sisters, Jane Vines of Manila, AR. and Jan Rice of Leachville, AR.; grandchildren, Hunter James and Jonathan Storm Clester, and Bailey Marie Jones.The family will receive friends February 3, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Phillips Funeral Home. Funeral services will be February 4, 2015 at 1:00 in the Center Hill Chapel at Phillips Funeral Home with Dwight Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in Cardwell Cemetery.