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Obituary For Leroy Morris, Jr.

Mr. Leroy Morris Jr., 71, was born on Saturday, October 8, 1949 a native of Kinston, NC passed Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at Duke Regional Hospital.

He was a 1972 graduate of NCCU and a retiree of the City of Durham. Leroy was also the owner and operator of Manhattan Cab Co. in Durham for many years. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Richmond Morris, his children Kellie Morris Browning(Elec), and Micah Morris (Janae).

Visitation will be at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 5 to 7:00 pm. Graveside service will be held at Beechwood Cemetery, 3300 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00 am.

Masks are to be worn, social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. All acts of kindness are appreciated. n lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly consider supporting one of Leroy's cherished charitable organizations.

Donations links are to the left

NCCU Foundation General Scholarship fund 1801 Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27707 Make a gift online: https://www.nccu.edu/giving ------------------------- Make a Wish Foundation Eastern North Carolina 3809 Computer Drive Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27609 Make a gift online: https://wish.org/ways-to-give

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home. The family will advise you where to send flowers.

Guest Book

To the Mars family we send our condolence to you all we're thinking of you all and praying that God will continue to give you strength from this day forth know that we love you all and we will continue to keep you in our prayers love Terry and Pat

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Sorry to hear of your loss, sending condolences and prayers to the family. Kristy Astin

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Sorry to hear of your loss, send condolences and prayers to the family. Gloria Jones

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Morris Family, Praying for each of you at this time and moving forward. We have fond memories of Leroy. We pray his safe passage into the Kingdom and the Blessed assurance that we will see him again. Hold on to the wonderful memories that they bring you comfort. The Holman and El-Amin Families (Earl, Donna, Idris, Qadir, Bennie and Lamar)

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My deepest condolences to everyone in the family. I'm going to miss Pop Pop. He loved fishing, his family, and some music. He was a good man. He loved my family and I. Love Eve

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lets go fishing pa, and listen to some Jams. life is like a boat on the sea, we all got to be patience and the Fish will come. " we are the latest and greatest by design, but we give credit to the ones before us." Hill harper

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Our condolences to you and your family. I will miss him and his stories. Angela H. Boston and Tongia Holley

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We are sorry for the loss of your love one. "Let not your heart be troubled" John 14. May God keep you and your family in his care. Arthur (Mutt) Boyd , Brenda and Kaye

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Fred Richardson by

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To Wilma and family. I will my friend especially when I come to Durham. A good friend over 50 years. Love you Wilma and family.

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We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. Leroy was a Great homeboy and basketball teammate at Adkin SR. High School, Kinston, NC. We were also NCCU classmates, Class of 1972.

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To the family My prayers goes out to you in the loss of your live one May Our Father in Heaven gives you His peace and strength durung this time. I too am from Kinston and grew up with Leroy.Saw him quite a lot when I moved to Durham. May he Rest In Paradise

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Our sincere condolences are extended to you Wilma and children. Praying that the peace of God will comfort you during this time. God's Grace, Rev. Fred and Rev. Linda Russell Young

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Lew and I send love Wilma, Kellie, Mike, and all those who will miss Leroy. Sally

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Hello Wilma just to let you know that Plummer and I love you, Kellie and Mike. We are here for you. Plummer and Mary Jones

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the precious memories of Leroy give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Diane Cox (Kinston and NCCU strong).

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Wilma. Our condolences to you and family. I will always cherish the memories of Leroy and our friendship that lasted over 48 years. He was my brother and longtime fishing partner. I am truly going to miss him. Leroy was a proud dad, and granddad who loved his family. You were his heart and you did a great job taking care of him. I pray that in the midst of your sorrow, you find comfort in all the memories shared. Love you and the family. Jim Montague

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Wilma, So sorry for your loss. May your many memories sustain you through this time. Sending your thoughts and prayers for peace and strength. Virginia (Ginger) Carden Cary, NC

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Sorry for your loss my dear friend Ivery Woods Cason

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So sorry for your loss May God comfort you Ivery Woods Cason and family

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To my friend Wilma. Earth has no sorrow that heaben cannot heal. So many memories and happy days with you and Leroy. Know that Jay and I hearts are heavy but know we all have eternal friendships. Keeping you and your.family in prayer. Love you.

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So sorry for your family's loss Wilma. We all shared good memories of Leroy from our NCCU days and beyond. Prayers and condolences are sent at this time. Margaret McQueen Beatty

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Dear Wilma and Family My condolences for you and you family, I pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4 Jennifer and Tamara Brown

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Dear Wilma and Family, We are sorry about the loss of your loved one. Know that you are continuosly in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis Mangum Peacock and Family

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SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SENDING OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. KENNETH AND OPHELIA BELL

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The first Grandchild of John and Lizzie Morris, Leroy was a great "Big" cousin, always looking out for his little cousins. Leroy loved Family and his Morris Family loved him, love you Big cuz, will miss you. ♥️♥️♥️

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My condolences goes out to the families. Laverne Lassiter

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My condolences goes out to the families! Laverne Lassiter, from ABC Cab Company

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My condolences goes out to the families. We,ABC Cab Company always will miss you ! Laverne Lassiter

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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