Charles Richard Morris
February 1, 1935 - May 24, 2021
Charles Richard Morris passed peacefully from this life on May 24, 2021. He was a native of Memphis, Tennessee, a US Army Veteran, and a proud retiree from the Baptist Hospital Health system. He was married to his spouse and love of his life, Frances Morris for 57 years. His interests included Aldersgate United Methodist Church Men’s group, citizen’s band and HAM radios, "Memphis State" Tigers basketball, and family. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Frances, his parents, Wid and Odis Morris, brother, Marion, and niece, Jerri Lynne Morris Timbs. Richard was well known for teaching Sunday school and being a trusted and revered husband and manhood figure for countless young men. He is survived by his nephews, Charles Martin Howard (Lynne), Randy Morris, Jerry Morris (Joyce), his niece, Cheryl Morris Warman, and his sisters-in-law, Lou Ella Harrison Morris and Pinkey Jean Harrison Clark (Joe). The family will host a graveside service at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Saturday, May 29th at 12:00pm. Anyone who wishes to celebrate Richard is invited. In lieu of flowers, friends and family are encouraged to make a donation to Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Memphis, his church throughout life.
Charles Richard Morris passed peacefully from this life on May 24, 2021. He was a native of Memphis, Tennessee, a US Army Veteran, and a proud retiree from the Baptist Hospital Health system. He was married to his spouse and love of his life,... View Obituary & Service Information