William A. “Ralph” Morris, 85, of Linden, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Warren Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Linden United Methodist Church.
Mr. Morris was born on November 25, 1935 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Sam and Gertrude Crawford Morris. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Morris. He was a member of Linden United Methodist Church where he married his wife of 64 years, Mary Lou Smedley Morris. He came to work at Freezeland Orchard in 1952 and retired after 45 years of service. He had a great love of the orchard and of farming.
Surviving along with his wife are his daughter, Cindy Morris Chapman (Roger); three granddaughters, Brooke Roach, Ashley Kealey and Allison Turner and five great grandchildren, Chloe Chapman, Andrew Roach, Breckin Roach, Stormi Roach and Elias Roach.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Linden United Methodist Church, 13466 John Marshall Hwy, Linden, VA 22642.

Mary Lou I’m so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My condolences to you and the family.
Elsie
Mary Lou so very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My condolences to you and the family. Ruth Ann
Mary Lou, Sandi and I are so sad at Ralph’s passing and send our condolences.
Mrs. Morris so sorry to hear of your husband passing. Such a sweeter couple I have not met. Brooke hugs ands prayers to you and all of your family.
Mary Lou, Cindy, and Family Billy and I are so sorry to hear the passing of Ralph. Our deepest sympathy to you and all the family during this very sad time.
Dear Mary Lou,
We were so sorry to hear that Ralph had passed away. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your family.
Adele and Wendell Hatcher
MaryLou,
Susie&I were sadden to hear of Ralphs Passing,our thoughts&prayers are with you.
Mary Lou. I am so saddened to her about Ralph. Tammy just told me. Such a sweet man.
Mary Lou – We send our condolences to you and your family. You and Ralph have truly been friends to us since we first came to live in Linden and we will never forget your kindness. Ralph will always have a place in our hearts. God bless.
Mary Lou – We are so sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. You and Ralph have been friends since we first came to live in Linden. He will always have a place in our hearts. Our condolences to you and your family.