Charlie "David" Morris, 88, of Rougemont, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Born in Granville County, on January 31, 1937, he was the son of the late Thomas Morris and Maggie Brown Morris.
David was a devout Christian and lived his life serving the Lord, always thinking about other people over himself. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He loved children and devoted a lot of time to them, whether it was at home, at church or in the community. David was passionate about hunting and animals, including his dogs, his horse "Midnight" and his mule "Loaf Bread". He was a self-taught guitar player and played often and at numerous places including local nursing homes. David loved to pick and joke with his friends and family but most of all he loved them immensely. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Magdalene Whitt Morris; one daughter, Debra Morris Goss (Ronnie); two sons, Ricky David Morris (Rebecca Powell) and Larry Cecil Morris (Barbara); four grandchildren, Cathy Russell, Matthew Morris (Sarah), Kimberly Wood (T.J.) and Shane Morris; six great grandchildren, Carlyn, Cayson, M.J., Kaylee, Kinsley and Addison and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twelve siblings and a special nephew, Wade Champion.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 in the fellowship hall at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Pallbearers for the service will include Graham Teel, Jeff "Mutt" Stanley, Larry Adcock Jr., Joey Whitt, Scottie Morris and Chad Frederick. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Frederick, Shag Humphries and Bobby Shull Jr.
Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.