Isaac Wayne Morris

Wayne was born on April 4th, 1943, in Charlottesville, VA. He was the son of the late Thelma Shifflett Morris and Isaac “Ike” Finks Morris. Wayne was predeceased in death by his mother Thelma Shifflett Morris, his father Isaac Finks Morris and his brother Carroll Macon Morris.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 60 years Clara B. Morris, a son Timothy W. Morris, and a daughter Traci Michelle Morris. He is also survived by siblings Brenda Morris Londeree and her husband Bill Londeree, David Bradley Morris, Sr.; four grandchildren, Clara Tayler Michelle Cross and her husband, Matthew Adam Cross, Hannah Elizabeth Morris, Jordyn Lane Garnett, Casey Logan Garnett; one great grandchild Avery AnnaBelle Cross.

Wayne’s early career in the automotive industry, selling cars, fed his love for vehicles and restoring them, which he did on occasion with his younger brother. His passion for vehicles – new and old – never waned, and one could typically find him on occasion visiting local car lots perusing the new models. He later transitioned to a long, successful management career with local Charlottesville pharmacy/retail outlet Standard Drug that would lead to larger roles with CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies. He would also come to own his own restaurant with two partners for a time while residing in the Charlottesville area.

In 2018, Wayne retired and spent time tending to his yard, perusing car lots, enjoying family, and time on his patio while watching his and Clara’s dogs playing in the yard.

Wayne was strong willed and had an enormous heart and was always there for family and friends. He was a caring, generous, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, sibling and friend. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends.

Wayne was a member of the Charlottesville Church of the Brethren.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 6th, 2023, from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Woody Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Woody Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at 12:30PM with Reverend Rock Higgins presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation and/or James River Hospice.