C.F. “Freddie” Morris

CLAYTON – C.F. “Freddie” Morris, 74, of Clayton, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. A native of Wake County, Freddie was the owner and operator of Charles F. Morris Trucking Company for many years. His radio handle was “Runnin’ Loose”. Throughout his career, he traveled through 49 states and a lot of Canada. Four years ago, Freddie moved to Clayton to live in his brother, George’s care. He could not attend church, but appreciated having Dr. Jon Jenkins come to share the word of God with him. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Fellowship Baptist Church, 204 Atkinson St. Clayton, NC 27520. Burial will follow at Bagwell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30-12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. He is survived by his daughter, Patches Morris, of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughter, Paislee; and brothers, George Morris, of Clayton and Lane Morris, of Richmond, VA. ; step-son, Robert Hopkins; his special friends, Todd Leonard and family.