Clayton Winfield Morris, 91, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Morris was the son of the late Joseph Winfield Morris and Daisy Jean Morris and was also preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Jean Morris; sister, Edna Hobbs; three brothers, Gilbert E. Morris, L. V. Morris and Dallas Morris. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Cullins Morris; son, Winfield Morris and special friend, Mary; daughter, Terry Anne Morris Joyner and special friend, Terry Pulley; grandsons, Clayton Earl Boles, Jerry Mcintyre and Joseph Mcintyre; granddaughter, Libby Mullins; sisters, Bernice M. Ligon and Evelyn M.Wiley; brother, Jean Neal Morriss; devoted friend and caregiver, Tammy Simmons and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m.Thursday, February 8 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd., Jarratt, Virginia and at other times at Mr. Morris’ home, 7700 Little Lowground Rd. The funeral service will be held graveside 2 p.m. Friday, February 9 (which would have been Mr. Morris’ 92 birthday) at Greensville Memorial Cemetery. The family requests casual dress by those attending. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.owenfh.com.
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