Charles Richard Morris

June 22, 2014

Charles Richard Morris, age 68, of Jay, for the past 36 years, previously of Red Level Community for 32 years, was called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was a diesel mechanic for nearly 30 years and absolutely loved tinkering with all vehicles. He enjoyed being with family and visiting with friends. He loved his weekly visits to his home town. He enjoyed hunting deer and loved to tell his story of the time he shot the fifteen pointer. He also loved spending time with and bragging about his wife, children, children-in-law, and grandchildren. He was a very dependable, kind, and loving father, brother, son, husband, and friend who will be truly missed by anyone who knows or has ever met him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mamie Bell Morris; sister, Kenny Mae Williamson; brothers-in-law, Gene Williamson, Gerald Williamson, Eugene Patterson, Royce Patterson; and nieces, Penny Shivers and Tammy Williamson.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggie Morris; son, David Morris (Regina Rogers); daughter, Paula (Casey) Kennedy; grandchildren, Brett and Kallista Kennedy; brother, Robert Morris; sisters, Bessie Williamson, Carrie Williamson, and Bobbie (Carl) Turman; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at South Church of God in Red Level, Alabama on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Brother Carl Turman will be officiating with the assistance of Brother Jim Colley, Bro. Jim Turman, and Bro. Larry Turman.

The burial service will be immediately following the funeral service at the South Church of God cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Lamar Williamson, Keith Williamson, Stacey Williamson, Jerod Williamson, Jeremy Williamson, Ray Patterson, Eddie Hall, and Faron Wilson.

Flower girls will be Dawn Walker, Jennifer Simmons, Summer Simmons, Cindy Rodgers, Ashley Darby, Elizabeth Wilson, Samantha Wilson, and Elizabeth Pebbles.

Honorary pallbearers are John Williamson, Donna Hoffman, Amy Pebbles, Lynn Bush, Terry Williamson, Aubrey Patterson, Royal Patterson, Joyce Perry, Michell Wilson, and Tyler Wilson.

Family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff of Jay Hospital and Baptist Hospital who provided wonderful care during this time. Also, the family would like to give special thanks to all the friends and family who have donated cash, food, flowers, other contributions, and prayers. The family loves and appreciates the kindness.

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