Donald Sasser Morris

   Donald Sasser Morris, 87, of Hertford, NC, died Friday, January 27, 2017 in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.      Born and raised in Aulander, NC, he was the son of the late Tommie and Ola Taylor Morris. A 1951 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he was the number one Tar Heel fan, and a faithful supporter through thick and thin. He served the public his entire career, beginning with the Army, next with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and then 37 years with the Social Security Administration, mostly in the Elizabeth City office. Active with the Hertford Rotary Club for decades where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, he was also a fixture as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He was devoted to the Newbold-White House, serving as a volunteer for many years, always willing to step in when they were short-handed.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Morris, and by a sister, Anita Morris McCoy and her husband, Harold.      Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Tatum Morris; two daughters, Barbara Morris and Melanie Morris James; a well-loved son-in-law, Derrick James; a beloved granddaughter, Mariah James; a sister-in-law, Janice Morris; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and friends and devoted caregivers, Rose White and Sam Hunter. He was blessed with many caring friends.      A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, and will be officiated by Father Robert Beauchamp and Pastor Gene Boyce. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family in the Parish Hall of the church following the service, and all other times at the residence.      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to the Perquimans County Restoration Association, PO Box 103, or to the Hertford Rotary Club, PO Box 155, both in Hertford, NC 27944.      Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.