Memorial for Fire Chief John A.Morris  Born in Orlando, Florida  on Mar.5,1944 Departed on Dec.15,2010  and resided in Berlin Center,  OHIO. Visitation:Wednesday,Dec.29,2010 Funeral Service:Wednesday, Dec.29,2010.  John A Morris of Berlin Center passed away  Wednesday, December 15,2010 at 4:56 p.m in Hospice House in Poland. He was 66 years old. John was born  on March 5,1944 in Orlando,Florida, the only son of the late Jack E. and Alice(Ayers)Morris and moved her from Pennsylvania in 1960. John was a graduate of Mt.Lebanon High School in Pennsylvania and furthered his education with an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering. After working for other companies, including  IBM, John owned and operated his own  business, RadionicTechnology in North Jackson, where he worked for many years. He was an active member of the Berlin Center Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years and was fire  chief for 10 of those years. While working for IBM in Endicott, NewYork, John was a member of the Endicott Fire Department, something in which he was very proud. John was a member of Berlin Center  United Methodist Church  and was loved and respected by his many friends locally and across the country. A testament to this are the many cards, letters, prayers and good will wishes he received during his illness. One of John's passions was his love of animals. Over the years he made a home for dogs or cats that had strayed or had to begiven up by their owner. John was a member of the PetTalk, a website for animal lovers. He was also a supporter of Angels for Animals in Canfield, Best Friends in Utah and kept in touch  with animal rescue shelters throughout the internet. John was a NASCAR enthusiast. John is survived by a sister Nancy Morris of Auburn,ME ;his "FurFriends" Cinder, Smokey and Heidi; and by a host of friends. Calling hours for John will take place on Wednesday, December 29,2010 from 10 until 11 a.m in the Berlin Center United Methodist Church 15611 Akron Canfield Road, Berlin Center, Ohio 44401, where a funeral service will take place immediately following at 11:oo a.m. with Rev. Russ Libb officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked  to direct donations in John's name to Angels for Animals or to PetTalk