With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Benjamin Battaile Morris of Montross, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Benjamin left this world on April 20, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin Battaile Morris to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Hart Morris, Jr. and Evelyn Battaile Morris; his son Benjamin Battaile "Bat" Morris; and his siblings, June Morris and John Hart Morris, III.

He is survived by : his wife Isobel "Middy" Morris; his children, Judith M. Harding (Breezy), John D. Morris (Penny) and R. Kennon Morris (Michele); his grandchildren, Battaile Fauber, Sarah Harding, Brooke Harding, Benj Harding, Carlin Morris, Lacey Nietzey, Cole Morris, Alex Lanks and Tori Dickerson; his stepchildren, June Burgess (Rudy) and Will Henley (Jennifer); and his stepgrandchildren, Lilly Tyson, Nicole Burns, Christiana Dominguez, Ben Henley, Zack Henley and Kayla Milligan. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Welch Funeral Home - Montross Chapel (17546 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the St. James Episcopal Church - Montross (15870 Kings Hwy, Montross, VA 22520). A burial was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at the St. James Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions may be made to the Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Department or to St. James Episcopal Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home