Billy Morris, 87, of 381 Westerly Park Road in Eden, passed away Wednesday night, August 31, 2016, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 6, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  A reception will follow at The Morehead-Fair House.

Mr. Morris was born February 26, 1929 in Rockingham County, NC, to the late Ralph Wilson Morris and Pauline Jordan Morris.  He was a member of North Spray Christian Church and a retiree of Fieldcrest-Cannon.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Mabes Morris of the home;  daughter, Debbie Dyer (Tommy) of Reidsville;  granddaughter, Stephanie Dalton (Jai);  two great-grandsons, DJ Moton and Jake Dalton; sister, Nancy Morris Cole;  nephew, Gary Morris (Kelly);  and special friend, Norman Hopkins, all of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Morris;  sister-in-law, Geraldine Morris;  and nephews, Rickie and Ronnie Morris. 

Memorial contributions may be made to North Spray Christian Church, 521 Washburn Avenue, Eden, NC 27288 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com