James Darryl Morris

James Darryl Morris obituary

James Darryl Morris

James Morris Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pigg Family Services - Bessemer City on Oct. 28, 2025.

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Darryl was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to all he knew. A brilliant craftsman and mechanic who'd be quick to help anyone in need. His sense of humor and ability to spin a yarn could charm the horns off a goat. He will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death by parents Harold and Kathryn Morris. Survived by his wife, Mary Pachmayer Padgett; two daughters, Crystal Morris, and Megan Thomas; son, Thomas Morris; stepchildren, Kelly Madge, Cari Ayton, John Beall; brother, Tony Morris (Danelle Lejeune), sister Stephanie Springs (Ricky); grandchildren, Kinlee, Reagan, Everett, Jonathan, Paisley, Declan, Tessa, Aiden, Scheyler, Arianna, Trinity, Annalise; great-grandchildren, Caroline, Emberlyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family gathering to celebrate Darryl's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5609 Zion Church Rd, Concord, NC 28025.

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