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Eddie Morris

Eddie Morris



 
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10/30/13 09:15 PM #10    

Pat Yearby (Wheeler)

Eddie's passing has broken my heart into a million pieces. He was always so dear,  kind and loved by all that knew him.

In the eighth grade, we went on a hay ride together from his church. I had a crush on him because he was so sweet and had such beautiful blue eyes. Always a perfect gentleman.

He worked tirelessly on our last  two reunions and I personally deeply appreciated it.

I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is in Heaven now and already organizing a champiohship team of Guardian  Angels and he will be watching out for all of us.

God Bless You and Keep You, and Give You Eternal Peace Dear Eddie. You were one of the Good Guys and I will never forget you.

Pat Yearby WheelerAugust 17, 2013

 

Eddie front row, second from the left


10/31/13 12:38 PM #11    

Tommy Baker

I first heard Eddie's name from Coach Harrington at Daniels Junior High School. Dale Hunsucker and I had gone to football tryouts prior to 7th grade. Coach Harrington warned us that 7th graders rarely made the team, although Eddie Morris was doing "pretty well". Eddie did do "pretty well", in football and in life. 

Probably the thing I admired most was his willingness to get involved in the events that effected his life, as well as the lives of those around him. He did not let the world go by. Rather, he jumpd in and helped shape it to his discerning taste.

 

Well done, Eddie - thank you.   


10/31/13 01:00 PM #12    

Richard Goodwin

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Eddie on the 50th reunion committee this year!   I enjoyed seeing him at some of the rallies helping Jim get elected.  He was a hard-hitting classmate on the football field and well-liked MAN.  I will certainly miss him!

Goody Goodwin


10/31/13 04:26 PM #13    

Deborah White (Cashwell)

Edward "Eddie" Morris

November 23, 1944 October 29, 2013 Wake Forest WAKE FOREST-

Edward "Eddie" Morris, 68, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2013, at Rex Hospital surrounded by his family.Mr. Morris was, born November 23, 1944 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the son of Joe and Lucille Morris .

 Mr. Morris was a graduate of NC State University, he taught at both ECU University and Pitt Community College and was Data Base Administrator of Ole-Raleigh-Boys; member of the Sir Walter Gun Club , a certified instructor for the NRA; a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a prominent member of the Republican Party and a member of the Sunday Morning Run Club of Greenville. He was a representative for the "Wolf Pack Club", a member of the Varsity Club and the Raleigh Coin Club. Mr. Morris was an avid runner and competed three times in the Boston Marathon.

He survived by his devoted wife of 44 years Cynthia Morris, son Andrew Morris and wife Ashton of Fuquay-Varina; daughter, Leigh Wing and husband Mickey of Cary.

A memorial services will be held at 3p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013 in the Wynne Center of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.  Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans of North Carolina, 625 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27601 or Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607

Friends may visit with the family 1:00 to 3:00 PM Friday November 1, 2013 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh.

Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.brownwynne.com

Arrangements through Brown-Wynne Funeral Home Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh

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10/31/13 06:38 PM #14    

Nick Nicholson

I've just learned of Eddie's untimely passing. I'm so glad that we all got to see the "real" Eddie at our 50th reunion - friendly and energetic as ever. He was such a large part in making that event a wonderful success. And he was such a large part in many of our lives at Broughton. I remember him fondly as a very positive influence. I am so very proud that I can call Eddie Morris my friend.


10/31/13 08:55 PM #15    

Jane Helms (Knox)

I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Eddie.  I don't know how I missed it.  When did it happen.  He will be missined by so many of us.  May God richly bless him.

Jane Knox


11/01/13 08:44 AM #16    

Ginger Grier (Booker)

It's a mark of Eddie that so many of us have our own special and recent memories of him.  What a blessing that the 50th reunion provided a chance to reconnect.  Like Susie, he and I had e-mailed from time to time.  He cared about so many things and people and once you were a part of his life, he wouldn't let go!  I called it the "Ed Morris full court press."  Last May my husband Ed and I were at Mary Susan and Jim Fulghum's annual pig picking.  At some point I saw him in the crowd and instantly recognized him from 50 years ago - or maybe Myrtle Underwood school.  It was no surprise since I knew he'd been a lynchpin in Jim's campaign.  Within two minutes Eddie dredged up a funny memory of him and me from the 6th grade!  After that, we were in Ed's circle and he took care of us, as he loved to do, making sure we were at a table with friends at the reunion and "not too close to the music."  I'm so grateful for these memories and for the chance to get to know his dear wife Cindy.  

Today I'll be driving to Raleigh for his service and will be thinking of so many of you who wish you could make it.

Ginger Grier Booker


11/01/13 09:36 AM #17    

James Shutt (Shutt)

I am saddened by the news of Eddie's passing.  I remember Eddie as a man who led by doing and by getting into the thick of whatever was needed to be done.  I have fond memories of Eddie from football and will never forget them.  During the past 10 years (at our 40th, 45th and 50th reunions) we enjoyed recalling many of those moments as well as catching up on more recent events in our lives.  My heart goes out to his wife and family.  I will truly miss him and think of him often.


11/01/13 10:22 AM #18    

Charlie Hepler

I went to the B-W F.H. this morning to say good-bye to a classmate I knew only by sight. I did get to shake his hand at one of the reunion meetings early this year. I am honored to have had that chance. He had 'A GREAT LIFE' and will be missed by everybody who knew him. I only wish I had been one of those lucky people. All of you were BLESSED! GODSPEED, EDDIE.


11/04/13 04:12 PM #19    

Jimmy L. Privette

I was stunned to learn that my long time friend Eddie Morris had passed away. I spoke to him briefly just recently at the Reunion. I wantcd more time to "catch up" on lost years but he was so busy with the activities that our conversation was too short. Just goes to show that we aren't guaranteed tomorrow.

Eddie and I grew up 3 houses from each other. In reflecting on those times, I recall the many days we spent going back and forth to each other's house. You just  knocked on the door and went on in saying "Hey Mr Morris, Mrs Morris."

As typical youngsters we spent many days playing ball in the yard, riding bikes, and just hanging out.  We got into our share of mischief growing up but nothing serious. We played on the same Pepsi Cola city league football team with many other future Broughton classmates. We often rode our bikes to football practice at J Y Joyner.  As we grew up, Eddie gained weight (while I remained skinny) and he went on to play for Broughton.  He was always keenly competitive at sports and at whatever he put his mind to do in life.  This competitive spirit drove him to compete in the marathons and other activities that I read about in the comments posted by other people.

Eddie and I used to talk about cars a lot long before we were old enough to drive. He was an avid Plymouth fan and I was a Chevy fan.  We had lots of fun arguments about which was the fastest and the most awesome car. As we got older, I recall we went to the local dragstrip to see the races.  

Sadly as we grew older after high school, we went in different directions. We saw each other only a few times after that but each time we did it was like we still lived 3 doors from each. I will miss Eddie as a part of my life but will always remember him as my neighborhood friend and companion.  I am grateful that I knew him and blessed that he was in my life.    

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Jim Privette     


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