Mannis Edward Morris, Sr.
Mannis Edward Morris, Sr., 66, of Ruckersville passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at his home surrounded by family.
Mannis was born February 24, 1947 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Eugene Morris and Priscilla Shifflett Morris.
Mannis is survived by his wife, Katie V. Morris; two sons, Mannis Edward Morris, Jr. of Ruckersville, William Samuel Wood of Virginia Beach; one daughter, Frances Jarrell of Keswick; one granddaughter, Katie Jarrell; one brother, Donnie Morris of Earlysville; six sisters, Rennie Testerman, Carol Sorrell, Glenise Morris all of North Carolina, Patsy Shifflett of Earlysville, Pansy Ketz of Lynchburg and Gina Martin of Kents Store.
In addition to his parents, Mannis was preceded in death by a grandson, Ricky Jarrell, Jr.; two sisters, Kathy Morris and Peggy Seale; two brothers, Ronnie and Wayne Morris.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville, Virginia with the Rev. Norma Dean.
An inurnment will be held at South Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Piedmont, the University of Virginia Medical Center and the University of Virginia Cancer Center for all care and support of Mannis.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Ryan Funeral Home, PO Box 274, Ruckersville, Virginia 22968.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.