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William Ralph “Bill” Morris, Jr.
Bill Morris, born March 13, 1955, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. He will be missed by many, most of all by his four children Will, John, Joseph, and Maggie (Nick), two grandchildren Bryce and Wyatt, sister Beth (Jeff), former wife Lynn and Aunt Helen. Bill is survived by cousins Allan S. Reynolds (Harriet) of Norfolk VA, Laura Hill (Clyde) of Haslet, TX, Jeff Hashbarger (Ginger) of Bluff City TN, Lisa Buchanan (Bucky) of Bristol, VA, Aunt Anne Hashbarger of Bristol, VA, Luann Cherry of Georgia and Ed Cherry of Colorado. Bill was predeceased by parents William R. Morris, Sr. and Betty Hashbarger Morris of Chesapeake, VA and uncles and aunts: Allan and Mary Jane Reynolds of Norfolk VA, Dr. John A. Morris, DDS of Norfolk VA, Lloyd Hashbarger of Bristol VA and Bill and Phyllis Cherry of Chattanooga TN and Paula Williams of Portsmouth, VA.
After graduating from Granby High School in 1973, Virginia Wesleyan College and Duke Theological Seminary, Bill became a Methodist minister and worked in Isle of Wight County, Va. He then attended the Norfolk Police Academy and started his career in law enforcement in Ocean View, Norfolk. Moving to the Outer Banks he worked for the Town of Kill Devil Hills as a police officer and as a Dare County Deputy D.A.R.E. Officer teaching a drug abuse resistance education curriculum. He also gave back to the community as a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner.
Bill loved the Sheriff’s Office Therapeutic Wilderness (Alpine Tower) and Bicycle Safety Programs. A fun loving, generous and upbeat person he was “all in” when organizing trips for Dare County students to the Grand Canyon or spearheading neighborhood gatherings with talented musicians such as Joe Maniscalco.
The Celebration of Life will be held on September 21, 2024 at Nags Head Baptist Church, 2:00 PM, 105 W. Soundside Rd, Nags Head. Bill was a dog lover. In lieu of flowers, please consider adopting a dog or cat or making a donation to the OBX SPCA or charity of your choice. (Outer Banks SPCA, P.O. Box 2477, Manteo, NC 27954. www.obxspca.org) Share expressions of sympathy with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements
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May God's grace give you peace and comfort during this time. Bill was so easy to love and I appreciate the small time I had around him He will be missed
Bill you will be missed by so many. You were such a kind spirited soul. May you rest in peace. Much love to all your family and friends. Until we meet again.
My condolences and prayers are with Bill’s family at this time. I want you to know that Bill was a great friend always taking care of and putting others first. He was a great example of how to be, a husband, a father and a friend. But also as a mentor to so many young people. He will be sorely missed
Bill, you were always such a great guy. Always quick with a smile. You will be missed!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. Bill made me laugh so hard that I cried. Keeping you in my prayers. Charlene
I’m so sorry to hear this and my heart is broken. I worked with Bill for several years. He was an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and children.
Prayers sent to all family members. I was the scoutmaster in troop 116 and Bill always was there with me. I also worked at Peak and he was one of my residents that I cared for. He was very good and friendly with everyone. Bill will also be remembered for being a commissioner in KDH where I live. RIP Bill.
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of our dear friend Bill Morris. Bill was a “very special friend” and neighbor for many years. His dedication to the community of Dare was second to none. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace dear friend. God bless! Linda and Bob
I remember bill helped me put out signs to support a high school on the beach he was a big help.The last time I saw him at peak I was able to give him a big hug.
Devastated...RIP...my dear friend...Bill "buddy roe" Morris...we went through good and bad times together! I will always cherish our friendship...antics and love of life...go rest high on that mountain and I will meet you later and we shall celebrate once again ..love you brother!!!
Buddy Roe and I joined Norfolk PD together when I met him in the hallway for the job interview. We worked together for many years, and I loved him as my brother. Until we meet again, love ya.
John and family, We are so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you please call.
It is with great sadness that we read of Bills passing. Anyone who knew Bill has a great Bill (buddy-roe) story that they could tell. We will be praying for the Morris family at this time. Rest in peace Bill
I knew Bill from the Kitty Hawk pier many years ago. I got to know him when he went to Peak . My brother is there and would take the guys snacks when they got together in the lunch room ! He wanted a large print Bible so took one over to him so he could read ! He will be missed. Prayers to you all !
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences are with you during this time. Godspeed sir! Thank you for the memories.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to Bill’s family and friends. We were childhood friends. Bill made me laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Bill was one heck of a nice guy. My son was selected to go to the grand canyon with Judge Cole, when he was in 5th grade. What a trip he will always remember. My condolences to his family. He sure was a treasure.
Sending prayers to all of Bill's family. I got to know him over the last nine months from visiting Peak. He was a great friend to my mom ( Christine ) who will miss him so much. I would always find them both in the hall laughing. Rest in peace Mr. Bill
I was a 5th grade teacher at Kitty Hawk Elementary School when Bill was our Dare Officer. Bill loved to interact with the students and to plan fun activities for them. He was a kind man who really loved his children. I never got to work with Will, but I taught John, Joe, and Maggie. GREAT kids! (I still remember Bill calling Maggie his Maggie Muffin.) I am very sorry to read about Bill's passing as I liked him and his family very much.
Our hearts are heavy with Bills passing… John knew Bill growing up & I knew him in the work place. A very dedicated man to the the youth of our communities in making a difference in their lives… He will be missed and remembered always !
A special man who served our county well and always had our kids best interests in mind. Rest In Peace Bill, you will be remembered!
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We both worked with him in Dare County. He was a good friend. Condolences to the family.
I came to know Bill when I worked as a reporter at The Virginian-Pilot in Nags Head. He was one of the best people I came to know. The world is less kind and has less integrity because Bill is no longer with us. My life is richer because I knew him. My condolences to his family and all who loved him. May God hold you in His heart darling this sad time.
I worked with Bill at KDH Police Department and I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. He had a kind heart and gentle soul. Sending prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in the arms of God.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I worked together at Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas. Bill was great man ! He always approached work with a smile and a great attitude. He was so helpful to so many. May God rest his soul.
May God’s grace give you peace and comfort during this time. Bill was so easy to love and I appreciate the small time I had around him He will be missed
Bill you will be missed by so many. You were such a kind spirited soul. May you rest in peace. Much love to all your family and friends. Until we meet again.
My condolences and prayers are with Bill’s family at this time. I want you to know that Bill was a great friend always taking care of and putting others first. He was a great example of how to be, a husband, a father and a friend. But also as a mentor to so many young people. He will be sorely missed
Bill, you were always such a great guy. Always quick with a smile. You will be missed!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Bill was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. Bill made me laugh so hard that I cried. Keeping you in my prayers.
Charlene
I’m so sorry to hear this and my heart is broken. I worked with Bill for several years. He was an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and children.
Prayers sent to all family members. I was the scoutmaster in troop 116 and Bill always was there with me. I also worked at Peak and he was one of my residents that I cared for. He was very good and friendly with everyone. Bill will also be remembered for being a commissioner in KDH where I live. RIP Bill.
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of our dear friend Bill Morris. Bill was a “very special friend” and neighbor for many years. His dedication to the community of Dare was second to none. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Rest in peace dear friend. God bless! Linda and Bob
I remember bill helped me put out signs to support a high school on the beach he was a big help.The last time I saw him at peak I was able to give him a big hug.
Devastated…RIP…my dear friend…Bill “buddy roe” Morris…we went through good and bad times together! I will always cherish our friendship…antics and love of life…go rest high on that mountain and I will meet you later and we shall celebrate once again ..love you brother!!!
Buddy Roe and I joined Norfolk PD together when I met him in the hallway for the job interview. We worked together for many years, and I loved him as my brother. Until we meet again, love ya.
John and family, We are so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you please call.
It is with great sadness that we read of Bills passing. Anyone who knew Bill has a great Bill (buddy-roe) story that they could tell. We will be praying for the Morris family at this time. Rest in peace Bill
I knew Bill from the Kitty Hawk pier many years ago. I got to know him when he went to Peak . My brother is there and would take the guys snacks when they got together in the lunch room ! He wanted a large print Bible so took one over to him so he could read ! He will be missed. Prayers to you all !
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences are with you during this time. Godspeed sir! Thank you for the memories.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to Bill’s family and friends. We were childhood friends. Bill made me laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Bill was one heck of a nice guy. My son was selected to go to the grand canyon with Judge Cole, when he was in 5th grade. What a trip he will always remember. My condolences to his family. He sure was a treasure.
Sending prayers to all of Bill’s family. I got to know him over the last nine months from visiting Peak. He was a great friend to my mom ( Christine ) who will miss him so much. I would always find them both in the hall laughing.
Rest in peace Mr. Bill
I was a 5th grade teacher at Kitty Hawk Elementary School when Bill was our Dare Officer. Bill loved to interact with the students and to plan fun activities for them. He was a kind man who really loved his children. I never got to work with Will, but I taught John, Joe, and Maggie. GREAT kids! (I still remember Bill calling Maggie his Maggie Muffin.) I am very sorry to read about Bill’s passing as I liked him and his family very much.
Our hearts are heavy with Bills passing… John knew Bill growing up & I knew him in the work place. A very dedicated man to the the youth of our communities in making a difference in their lives… He will be missed and remembered always !
A special man who served our county well and always had our kids best interests in mind. Rest In Peace Bill, you will be remembered!
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We both worked with him in Dare County. He was a good friend. Condolences to the family.
I came to know Bill when I worked as a reporter at The Virginian-Pilot in Nags Head. He was one of the best people I came to know. The world is less kind and has less integrity because Bill is no longer with us. My life is richer because I knew him.
My condolences to his family and all who loved him. May God hold you in His heart darling this sad time.
I worked with Bill at KDH Police Department and I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. He had a kind heart and gentle soul. Sending prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in the arms of God.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bill and I worked together at Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas. Bill was great man ! He always approached work with a smile and a great attitude. He was so helpful to so many. May God rest his soul.