A Brisbane, Australia man has been remembered in a hilariously candid obituary, with his family – or families – describing him as a “lovable” husband to three wives.

Stephen Ralph Morris was a father-of-six and has been remembered as “annoying” but also “the life of the party”, requesting a “piss-up” over a funeral in the event of his death.

The Courier Mail published the obituary for the 75-year-old this week, attracting immediate attention online.

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Steve Morris requested that a celebration at the pub be held instead of a funeral.
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He was described as a “mongrel” who was “larger than life.”

“Stephen Ralph Morris. April 23 1947, September 10 2022,” the notice read.

“Trying, but loving son to Norm and Gwen. Annoying, yet protective big brother to Phillip and Helen. Bewildering, yet lovable husband to Valda, Joann, Rosemary.”

“Questionable, but ever-entertaining parenting methods to Steve and Sherry, Jodie and Terri, Clare and Liam + seven grandkids.

Storyteller, poet, larger than life, life of the party! Thanks for the memories you crazy b**tard,’ it said. ‘We love you and miss you, TTFN.’”

There would be no funeral at ‘Steve’s request’ but instead a ‘piss-up’ at Stafford Tavern in Brisbane’s north on September 17 at 2 pm.

The tribute to Mr. Morris ended with a quote that appears to sum up his life: “I did it my way.”

Photos of the tribute gained traction on Reddit, with several people joking they were considering turning up to his farewell bash to raise a schooner for the old codger.

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Steve Morris was described as a “bewildering, yet lovable husband to Valda, Joann, Rosemary.”
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“That’s what I want instead of a funeral – everyone have a party! The Janis Joplin approach,” one person said.

Some agreed no funeral was the way to go, backing the much more casual send-off.

“I have already told my family I absolutely don’t want a funeral. I find them weird. I would allow a party but that’s it,” another said.

“If my current plans fall through this weekend, my backup will be Stafford Tavern at 2 pm wearing a fun shirt … despite never meeting the bloke,” another online user said.

“I reckon Stephen would approve of us all turning up!”

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