Robert Lee Morris
August 14, 1930 - October 27, 2014
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Robert Lee Morris
August 14, 1930 - October 27, 2014
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Robert lee morris, 84, died october 27, 2014 at memorial hospital of salem county, new jersey. Born in charleston, wv, he lived most of his life in the charleston area. Following the death of his wife, ann vintroux morris, in august 2012, he moved to the home of his daughter and son-in-law in mickleton, nj. In july 2014, bob became a resident of friends village skilled nursing center at woodstown, nj.
The youngest son of donnally and anne byrne morris, bob was a direct descendant of william morris, the first permanent settler of the kanawha valley. He was a graduate of charleston high school, attended west virginia university where he was a member of kappa sigma fraternity, and graduated from morris harvey college (now the university of charleston). He did graduate studies at wvu and the university of north carolina.
Bob was a retired employment and training coordinator for the wv department of employment security. He was a past president of the lions club of charleston. He was also a past member of the ruffner and trinity classes at the first presbyterian church of charleston, the st. Albans little theater, the cotillion club, the university of charleston alumni association, and the shepherd center.
Bob is survived by his daughters, ann kendall morris (joseph greene) of charleston; eugenie matyas (edward) of mickleton, nj; and carolyn beste (michael) of santa fe, nm; his grandchildren, edward morris matyas (megan) and julia ann matyas of pennsylvania; and his brother-in-law john vintroux of charleston.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, donnally h. Morris jr. And buckner s. Morris.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.M. Sunday, november 2, 2014 at the first presbyterian church, leon sullivan way, charleston, wv, with rev. Jim roberts officiating. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at 10:00 a.M. Monday, november 3, 2014 at cunningham memorial park, st. Albans, wv.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the first presbyterian church, 16 leon sullivan way, charleston, wv 25301 or the friends village employee christmas fund. Checks may be made out to friends village resident association (fvra) and mailed to friends village at woodstown, attn: karen taylor, one friends drive, woodstown, nj 08098.
Barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
4 responses to Robert Lee Morris
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mr. Morris But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Bill Stanley says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Daughter, Carolyn
Location: Harpers Ferry West Virginia
My Heartfelt Condolences To Carolyn And Family. Your Suffering, Loss And Grief Sadden Me. I Hope And Pray That You May Find Some Healing, Peace And Comfort In The Days To Come.
Kim Hall says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Raleigh North Carolina
I, Too, Was Sad To Read Of The Passing Of Mr. Morris. He Comes From A Very Prestigious Legacy, But He Leaves Behind A Legacy That Is Equally As Important. My Heart Grieves For The Daughters He Leaves Behind But Most Especially For The Daughters Who Tried So Hard To Return Him To The Land That He Loved. Carolyn And Ann, May Your Hearts Be At Peace Knowing That You Will Once Again See Him Where There Are No Tears. That Reunion (Along With That Of Your Momma) Will Be On Happy Day!
Jeff Frame says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Family
Location: Saint Albans West Virginia
It Is With Great Sadness I Read Of Bob’S Death.As A Friend Of The Family, I Have Followed His Trials, Tribulations And Illness For Months. It Was His Wish To Return To West Virginia Some Day And Now He Has, In Body And Spirit. Though His Earthly Abode Is Past, His Legacy Will Reside In The Hills And Valleys Of His Beloved State Forever More. It Pains Me That Donations Are Being Solicited For An Employee Christmas Party Instead Of Directed To A Party For His Fellow Residents. Carolyn And Family, Please Know That I Am Thinking Of You During This Difficult Time.