YORKTOWN - Charles R. "Butch" Morris, "Fatdog" 65, a lifelong peninsula resident, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 in his home.

A Master Shipbuilder with Newport News Shipbuilding, Dept. 038 for 47 years. He was a Non Destructive Testing Inspector. He was an Army veteran, having served in Vietnam.

Butch was an avid gardener and animal lover. He was especially fond of cats, adopting several from the shipyard over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otho Wilson and Lucille Tolley Morris, and his father-in-law, Sam Binder.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Wilma Binder Morris; brother, Steve Morris and his wife, Sharon; mother-in-law, Ruby Binder; sister-in-law, Cindy Barrack and her husband, Gerry; and numerous other family, including two nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to H. P. Whitehurst for the many long hours spent caring for Fatdog. Also, a special acknowledgment is given to Dr. George Kannarkat and his staff for their special care during this difficult time.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home, with Mr. Chris Arnold officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the S.P.C.A. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published in Daily Press on March 18, 2014.