M. Keith Morris Jr., known to family and friends as Keith, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026, in Suffolk, Virginia. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Washington, D.C., and was 79 years of age at the time of his passing.

Keith served his country honorably in the United States Navy and worked as an electronics apprentice in Shop #67 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Following his naval shipyard service, he dedicated many years to educating young minds as a high school math teacher with Portsmouth Public Schools.

A man of varied interests, Keith was deeply passionate about genealogy and American history, with a particular fondness for the War Between the States. He was a devoted Boston Red Sox fan and proudly served as Past Commander of the Isle of Wight Avengers Camp #14 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, M. Keith Morris Sr. and Mary Frances Knowles Lundgren. He is lovingly remembered and survived by his grandchildren: Zachary Ebenezer Nichols, Andrew Bennett Nichols, and Molly Joy Nichols, along with other family and friends who cherished him dearly.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation held one hour prior to the service at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr, Suffolk, Virginia 23434. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Sons of Confederate Veterans Isle of Wight Avengers Camp #14, 403 Menchville Rd S, Newport News, Virginia 23603, as a tribute to Keith’s enduring legacy and dedication.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this time of loss.