William Thorner Morris

December 29, 1956 - February 2, 2019

William Thorner Morris of Powellsville, NC, better known as "Billy" or "Sugar Bear", departed this life on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 29, 1956 to the late Daries Luther Morris and Estella Jenkins Morris in Bertie County, NC. He retired as a supervisor for Perdue. William leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Clara Gilliam Morris of the home; (1) son, Devin Morris of Elizabeth City, NC; (1) step son, Ricardo Clark of the home; (2) brothers, Daries Morris, Jr. (Lillian) of Bumpass, VA and Earl Morris of Colerain, NC; (1) grandson, Xavier Clark; mother-in-law, Geraldine Thompson of Windsor, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.