Charles Edward Morris

Charles Edward Morris obituary, Gordonsville, VA

Charles Edward Morris

Charles Morris Obituary

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Charles Edward Morris, Sr. 79 of Gordonsville passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1946 in Charlottesville and was the son of the late Clarence Lillard Morris and Beulah Powell Morris. Charles was also preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jean Morris Lam, Irene Morris, Elsie Morris Lawson; four brothers, Lonnie Powell, Clarence "Pete" Morris , Jr., Carl Woodrow Morris, Lester H. Morris: and a granddaughter, Jenny Crum.

He retired from Liberty Fabric in Gordonsville, VA.

He is survived by his wife, Shelvie Mae Lewis Morris; daughters, Tina Morris Crum (Willie), Robin E. Morris Silva; sons, Charles "Bud" E. Morris and Dean Morris; a sister, Mary Jane Morris Shifflett; grandchildren, DerekAllen Brookman, Chastity B. Rogers (Josh), Ridge Crum, Jearlyn Crum Peterson (Kenny), Phillip Silva, Bryan Silva, Seth Morris, and Chelsea Morris; great-grandchildren, Chasdyn, Delaney, Raine, Paisley and Blaise Bickel, Kason and Aubryn Johnson, Cori, Coltyn and Luxtyn Peterson, Jaxson Morris; great-great-grandson, Rhettley Cooper.

A private interment will be held at a later date.
Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville is assisting the family.

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Preddy Funeral Home - Gordonsville

301 South Main Street, Gordonsville, VA 22942

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