Moyock, NC
Charles “Charlie” Edward Morris, 83, of Moyock, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Takoma Park, MD, on April 2, 1941, to Ottis Durwood Morris and Cora Lee Lang Morris.
Charles honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. Before retirement, he dedicated 30 years of his life to the Virginia Department of Transportation as the Tunnel and Tolls Director. Charles later obtained his real estate license and was a valued part of Rose and Womble Realty in Chesapeake, VA. He was a Ruritan and a member of Moyock United Methodist Church. Charles was a man of exceptional character and unwavering integrity, and his Christian faith was an essential part of his life.
In addition to his wife of 43 years, Cathy Morris, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley Morris (John Hunt); son, Duane P. Morris; sister, Linda Penn (George); grandchild, Kenneth “Dustin” Vann (DeAnna); great-grandchildren, Kylie and Kaleb; and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Bobby, and sister Selba.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Albemarle Home Health and Hospice. You truly are His hands and feet as you serve the needs of others.
A funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Twiford Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Clift and Pastor Scott Taylor officiating. Burial will take place at Moyock Memorial Cemetery, 230 Caratoke Highway, Moyock, NC. The family will meet briefly with friends immediately following the service in the chapel lobby. The service will be live streamed to his obituary page at www.TwifordFH.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Currituck Sonrise Church, P.O. Box 102, Barco, NC 27917 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502 or online at https://act.alz.org.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the Morris Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.