Richard Norman Morris, Sr., 64, of 931 McConnell Avenue in Eden, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2015, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, August 24, at New Life Baptist Church on Market Street in Reidsville. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Morris was born April 7, 1951 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Ralph Norman Morris and Geraldine Chatham Morris. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Reidsville and a retiree of Miller Brewing Company.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lawson Morris, of the home; two daughters, Betsy Yeatts and husband, Mike of Eden and Kristy Cox and husband, Bryan of Reidsville; son, Rick Morris, Jr. and wife, Crystal of Reidsville; six grandchildren, Noah, Tylan, and Ariell Yeatts of Eden, Lucas and Kamrie Morris of Reidsville and Bryce Cox of Reidsville; great-grandchild, Tanner Travis of Eden; brother, Gary Morris and wife, Kelli of Eden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Betty Lawson, who were like his parents; sisters-in-law, Joni Morris, Libby Anderson, and Deb Swartzlander.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter, Aubrey Morris; and brother, Ronnie Morris.
There will be no formal visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to New Life Baptist Church, 943 NE Market Street, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Brenda and family,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of a fellow MHS Class of '69 classmate. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Farmer Bragg
Dear Bryan and Kristy,
My dearest sympathy to you on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the days and weeks ahead as you cope with your loss. Take care and love always,
Bill Mertz
Bill Mertz
I am so very sorry, Brenda. My heart breaks for you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Kenette Miller Robertson
Brenda, I am very saddened to learn of Ricky's passing. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Laverne Lancaster
Brenda, Sandy and I send our deepest condolences. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Ricky as he was always upbeat and a funny guy to be around. Dry wit, he made the best of some tiring nights on the job. Again, our prayers are with you and your family.
Mark
Mark Hall
To the family so very sorry for
Your loss I was coworker of Richard
When I worked at millercoors you have
My deepest sympathy.
clarence crawford
Morris family, to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. Know that I am praying for you all and God shall wipe all the tears from your eyes. Reflect and cherish all the precious memories of your loved one
Denise Smith
Brenda and all the family. We are so sadden at Rickys passing, thought the world of him and precious Brenda. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers
Brenda
Brenda Purdy Hearne
Brenda and family, I was so sorry to hear about Ricky. Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers of comfort.
Sarah Talley Pierce
Betsy, Ricky and your entire family, I'm praying for and thinking of you. I know this pain of the loss of the Greatest Dad ever. I had one also. Praying for Comfort and Peace that only Jesus can supply.
April Newsome Hopkins
Gary and family, sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless. Tim & Judy CARTER
Tim and Judy carter
Brenda and family: I have good memories of all the mischief Ricky, Ronnie and myself got into when we were kids roaming all over Grandma and Pa's place....down to the creek and over to Uncle Chunk's pond. Gary was much to little to be part of our adventures. Ricky was always kind to everyone and had a good heart. He will be missed by all who knew him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Debbie
Debbie Morris Dyer
Brenda,
Sending prayers up for your family. I never had a conversation with Rick that he did not mention how much Bren was working or that Noah had a ballgame. He was great to work with and always had my back. The service yesterday was beautiful. Cherish your memories.
Kay Gammon
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