Reverend John B. Morris

Rev. Morris graduated from William & Mary, and went on to Duke Divinity School, where he graduated with his Masters in Divinity. He served as minister in twelve churches for over forty years in Virginia and in North Carolina. He loved helping and blessing people. He loved his grandchildren, and his family remembers his sense of humor, and how much he loved to learn and teach. He gave his time to hospice organizations in Williamsburg where he received one of the first awards for Spiritual Advisor.

Rev. Morris is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bettie Morris; children, John T. Morris (Laura), Jennie Morris Martin, David B. Morris, and Ellie Morris; grandchildren, Amber, Chase, Dane, Olivia, and Xzavier; parents, Barry and Betty Morris; brothers, Howell Morris (Laurie) and David Morris (Deirdre); sister, Lee Anne Saslavski (David) and a large extended family.

A service will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2PM at Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 500 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.