Charles Ernest "Red" Morris II

Charles Ernest "Red" Morris II obituary, Charles Town, WV

Charles Ernest "Red" Morris II

Charles Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home - Harpers Ferry on Mar. 9, 2026.
Charles "Red" Ernest Morris II, 91, of Charles Town, WV, passed away at home.

Born on February 12, 1935, in McComas, WV, he was the son of the late Charles Ernest Morris, Sr. and Eleanor Fitzhugh. He was of the Methodist Faith.

"Red" was a meat cutter his entire career, where he met his wife, Betty, who was a meat wrapper. They had 44 years together. He loved flowers and birds, thoroughly enjoying the outdoors and wildlife.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty, at home; two daughters, Grayson and Kathy; two sons, Pete and Mike; one step-daughter, Debbie (Bart); and one step-son, Thomas.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant children; and one sister Barbara.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the funeral home.

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