ROCKINGHAM: Mr. Ben Henry Morris, 74, of Rockingham, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in his home.
No public services are planned.
Ben was born in Texas on November 1, 1936 to the late Jesse K. and Naoma Lynch Morris. He served 4 years in the US Navy and was a shrimper prior to his retirement. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey McArdle.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Morris; a daughter, Kim O'Connor of Cocoa, FL; two stepdaughters, Kathy Janetsky of Summerville, SC, Rebecca Paradowski of Gilboa, NY; a stepson, Larry Jump of Rockingham; three grandchildren, Lisa McArdle, Kaeleena O'Connor and Keanna O'Connor all of Cocoa, Fl; 8 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Richmond Co. Hospice, 1119 N. US Hwy. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.