Obituary of Willie Morris

Dr. Willie Herman Morris Jr. Dr. Willie Herman Morris Jr., 80, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Peggy Crabtree Morris. Born in Lynchburg, August 1, 1930, He was a son of the late Willie Herman Morris Sr. and Phyllis McDaniel Morris. Dr. Morris was a Graduate of UVA Medical School, Diplomat of the American Board of Surgeons, Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, member of the Virginia Surgical Society, Lynchburg Academy of Medicine, Southern Medical Association, Virginia Medical Society, American Medical Association. He was an avid golfer, a member of Boonsboro Country Club and Centenary United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife Dr. Morris is survived by two sons; Willie Herman Morris III and his wife, Elisabeth, of Lynchburg, and Charles Steven Morris and his wife Caroline of Pinehurst, NC; three brothers; Leonard J. Morris and his wife Barbara of Waters Edge, Ronald E. Morris and his wife Jane of Austin Texas, Lawrence E Morris of Fairfax and one sister , Betty Mae Ware and husband Tony of Big Island; four Grandchildren ; W.H. Morris IV, Zachary Morris, Taylor Morris and Haley Morris. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:30 to8:30 pm at Diuguid Wiggington Chapel. The Rev. C. Douglas Pillow and Rev. Wayne Lanham will hold a graveside service Tuesday at 11:00 am at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Diuguid Wiggington Chapel is in charge of arrangements.