He was born July 1, 1960 in Waynesburg, a son of the late Raymond A. Morris Sr., and Fannie Mae Staley Morris.
Richard worked as a meat cutter and butcher at Morris Packing in Waynesburg. He earned his certification as a refrigeration and HVAC technician through Penn Commercial.
A lifetime resident of the Waynesburg area, Richard enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife Linda Harris Morris, whom he married on April 13, 2002; a son, Charles A. Morris and a daughter, Jennifer M. Morris both at home; a sister Janet Stanley of Waynesburg; two brothers, Raymond A. Morris Jr. of Waynesburg and Stephen C. Morris of Edmond, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Mabel Engle and Deborah Morris; and one brother, William Joseph “Rerun” Morris.
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