Leland Finis Morris was born January 6, 1935, to Lela (Hardy) and Finis Morris on the family farm located northwest of Capron, Oklahoma. Leland joined the family as the fourth child, the only boy of five children. Virginia, M'Arlene, Joan, Leland and Mary Lou lived with their parents at the family farm until they moved to the town of Capron right across from the school. Leland attended Capron School first through twelfth grade graduating in 1952. Leland played basketball for Capron and was a member of the FFA.

After high school he joined the National Guard, 189 Artillery, with his buddy Bob Wa...