Richard Wallace Morris, Jr., 81, of Providence Forge VA, while surrounded by his loved ones, left to join his departed family after a short battle with brain cancer on November 6, 2023.
Richard was a talented woodworker and skilled craftsman, always busy with some project. He retired from Ford Motor Company after over 30 years of service and later retired again as First Sgt. from the New Kent Sheriff’s Office. He then started his successful gravel driveway business “Morris Hauling”. Richard was the founding member of the Providence Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad and served as captain and chief administrator for 27 years. He was a member of the Blue Knights, was a past president of the New Kent Ruritan club and other civic organizations. He was well loved in his community.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Marjorie Morris; son, Phillip Morris; stepson, Benjamin Hogge; sister, Diane Parker; and his second wife, Sharon Morris.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Theresa Stuck Morris; daughter, Kim Henshaw (Daryl); stepdaughter, Sherry Crocker (Todd); sister, Sandra Craft; six grandchildren, Chelsey Ammons, Meaghan Henshaw, Brittany Morris, Kyle Henshaw, Christopher Crocker and Alison Crocker; five great-grandchildren; best friends, Chris Hamlet, Jim “DH” Squares; and his beloved dog, George.
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 13 at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge VA with burial following in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston VA. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., just prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family wishes to thank Richard’s many dear friends and co-workers that made his life such a joy.
