Ron W. Morris

Ron W. Morris of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025 after a period of declining health. A proud North Carolinian born in High Point to Ruth C. Morris and John W. Morris on June 18, 1945, Ron cherished many memories in the Triad Region of our state. He always spoke highly of his parents who raised him in a home with strong Christian values. The First Pilgrim Holiness Church which later merged with Wesleyan Church in High Point also played an important role in Ron’s foundational faith life. At his 1967 graduation from Wake Forest University, Ron’s parents beamed with excitement as their only child completed a college education, a feat that no prior member of his family had accomplished. His mother worked tirelessly at the hosiery mill and his father at the High Point water department to provide Ron with his college education. Throughout his life, he was a loyal Demon Deacon, avid Wake Forest fan, and enjoyed long lasting friendships with his fraternity brothers from college years. Ron’s loyalty was also evident in his 40-year-long commercial banking career with Wells Fargo. Ron was a man of integrity and wisdom in the workplace providing sound advice to his clients. Touching lives in a positive way was how Ron chose to live his life. When his beloved wife, Karen needed his care in their home, Ron made the decision to retire early from his career. The pinnacle of loyalty throughout Ron’s adult life was by far his special relationship with his wife, Karen K. Morris who preceded him in 2016. They had been married over 35 years and had a beautiful bond that was evident to their family and many friends. Karen and Ron did not have children of their own but thoughtfully impacted the lives of many children in their community who learned from their example of love, loyalty and grace. They spent time sharing life wisdom, laughter and always welcomed guests into their home. Whether sharing the flowers from their lovely garden, an inviting smile and hug, or sparking curiosity with good books, they blessed many young people with their generous spirits. Ron is survived by his loving family by marriage, Judy and Steve Bodley of Roanoke, Virginia and their son Michael Baucom and wife, Jennifer and daughters Grace and Charlotte as well as Russell and Diana Vulch of San Diego, California. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11am in the Summersett Memorial Chapel. Ron’s lifelong friend, William T. Jeffries will preside. Inurnment will follow at City Memorial Park Columbarium. Memorials may be made to Rowan Helping Ministries, 226 North Long Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 or Wake Forest University, COS 1023, Karen K. Morris Scholarship for Rowan County Students, 1834 Wake Forest Road, P O Box 7227, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27109. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Morris family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Ron W. Morris

June 18, 1945 - June 21, 2025