Richard Norman Morris, Sr.

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