John William "Billy" Morris

December 17, 1946 - June 10, 2022

John William "Billy" Morris, 75, of 1298 Lynch Road, Altavista died Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Wanda Gail Arthur Morris for fifty-eight years. He was born December 17, 1946 in Altavista, a son of the late John Board "JB" Morris and Rachel Short Morris. He was a member of the Altavista Fire Company and Lynch Station Ruritan Club and retired from The Lane Company and B&W and lastly worked as a security guard at L3 Harris. Billy enjoyed hunting and football. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Rachel Morris Wright of Osceola, AR, Virginia "Ginnie" Catherine Morris and Winifred "Wendy" Roxana Morris both of Altavista; one brother, Russell Alton Morris of Hurt; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Finch & Finch Chapel, Altavista by the Rev. Dennis Nichols. The family will receive friends at their residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Altavista Fire Company, PO Box 208, Altavista, VA 24517 or the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 727, Hurt, VA 24563.