10/19/2026
A great loss to our area!
West Virginia lost a man who gave so much to our state this morning, and I lost a great friend and mentor in Ike Morris.
I had the unique privilege of being Ike’s state senator, but an even greater privilege was getting to know him personally, learning from him, and calling him my friend.
I took this photo when we celebrated Glenville State’s women’s basketball national championship. Ike was making his way through the crowd, greeting everyone along the way with that big smile he always had. It’s exactly how I’ll always remember him.
I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with Ike over the years, from the oil and gas field to the campus of Glenville State to the State Capitol. No matter where we were, he always reminded me of the importance of putting ourselves in a position to give back and help others.
Ike accomplished so much in his lifetime, but I believe his greatest legacy will be the countless lives he changed through his generosity and his belief in giving young people opportunities to succeed.
We have a responsibility to carry that legacy forward, to continue the mission he believed in so strongly, and to make sure we’re always putting our young people first.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and the entire Morris family. I’ll miss our conversations, his guidance, his friendship, and most of all, that big smile.
Thank you for everything, Ike. 💙
