Emory Lee Morris

Emory Lee Morris, 70, of Fulks Run, passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2014 at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
Mr. Morris was born on April 3, 1944 in Harrisonburg, and was a son of the late Gilbert and Lula (Crawford) Morris. Emory worked as a tester for Dunham Bush for 32 years prior to his retirement. He was also a self-employed poultry farmer for many years. Mr. Morris was a jack of all trades, who could fix anything given to him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.
On September 20, 1969 he married the former Janice Davis who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Morris is survived by three children, Wende Herring and husband Danny of Dayton, David Morris of Fulks Run, Floyd Fulk of Cross Keys; five siblings, John "Tucker" Morris and wife Ruth, Reinetta Boyd and husband Bob, Fern Crawford Wease and husband Leroy, Spencer "Allen" Morris and wife Delyn, Arbutus Mongold and husband Buddy; six grandchildren, Heather Herring, Cody Herring, Allie Herring, Damian Morris, Cory Fulk, Justin Shifflett; two great-grandchildren, Jaden and Steven; numerous nieces and nephews; an uncle, Tiny Crawford; and a special friend, Junior Kline. In addition to his parents, Mr. Morris was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Shoemaker and Shirley Siever.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 12, 2014 at 11 AM at Gospel Hill Mennonite Church with Timmy Conley and Pastor Dan Horning officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday July 11, 2014 at McMullen Funeral Home from 6 until 8 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4335 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060.
Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.