Ernest "Ernie" Richard Morris

Ernest Richard Morris, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Bluemont, Virginia on Feb 24, 2019. The son of the late John Valentine and Virginia Lynn Thompson Morris, he was born on December 8, 1936 and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. He began working for Arlington County in 1955 and joined the police department in 1957 retiring in the 1980’s after over 30 years on duty. In 1961 his Army Reserve unit was called up for active duty and he served as a Military Policeman until August 10, 1962. After retirement, he freelanced as a process server and document filer. “Ernie” was predeceased by his wife Virginia Foley and his brother, John Donald Morris. He is survived by three children, Cindy Perry, Ernie Morris (wife Loretta) and David Morris (wife Tracey), three stepchildren, Rick Day, Stephanie Banton (husband Richard) and Tim Day, five grandchildren, Allison Deavers, Stephanie Smith, David Morris and Maya and Jamie Banton, and one great-grandson, Lane Smith. His favorite hobby was “hunting” for arrowheads in freshly plowed fields. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Ernie was a beloved friend to many and will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to join the family in celebration of life at Arlington Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 4:00-6:00pm. The memorial service is scheduled for Monday, March 4 at 11:00 with an opportunity to visit with the family beginning at 10:00 am. Interment at Columbia Gardens Cemetery will immediately follow the service. Should friends desire, contributions in his name may be sent to: Heroes Inc, 1200 29th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, #405, Winchester, VA 22601.