UTICA, Ky. — Mavrik Blane Morris, 18, of Utica, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 12, 2026 at UofL Hospital.
Born on Sept. 8, 2008, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Mavrik was the beloved son of Paul Morris and Becky (Steven) Baird. He was a loving brother to Madison (Koltyn) Heflin and Sophie Baird.
Throughout Mavrik’s life, he was known for his kindness, humor, generosity, faith, and strength.
Mavrik found joy in hunting and fishing with his dad. He was a born musician and had a natural talent for music. Mavrik was part of the Ohio County band for six years, was a WKU Band Honors Member, and member of the all state bands. He was a self-taught guitarist and keyboard player.
He enjoyed spending time with his papaw and friends. His mother was a true inspiration to him, whom he loved deeply. Mavrik especially loved playing pranks on his sisters.
Mavrik had just begun his career as a union millwright with Local Union 1076. His laughter will forever be remembered by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Gettie Morris, and uncle, Jacob Renfrow.
Survivors include his grandparents, Rebecca Lynn Morris, Donna K. Singleton, and Steven Renfrow; uncles, Steven Morris, Tim Morris, and Kris Fleener; aunt, Misty (Tim) Westerfield; and several cousins.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”— 2 Timothy 4:7
Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. Greg Hillard presiding. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Oct. 16, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Mavrik Morris memorial fund.
Online messages of condolence may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.