William S. Morris

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William S. Morris (born November 8, 1919; died March 4, 1975) was an American politician who served as lieutenant governor of Missouri.

Born in Higginsville, Missouri, Morris went on to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was elected as a Democrat to the office of lieutenant governor and served from 1969 to 1973.

Morris was a Methodist and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Freemasons, and the Shriners.

Preceded by
Thomas Eagleton
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
1969–1973
Succeeded by
Bill Phelps