Background
Morris, Edwin Alexander was born on August 13, 1903 in Concord, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Lee M. and Martha Margaret (Ervin) Morris.
Apparel manufacturing company executive
Morris, Edwin Alexander was born on August 13, 1903 in Concord, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Lee M. and Martha Margaret (Ervin) Morris.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Washington and Lee University, 1926.
Joined, Blue Bell, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina, 1937; president, chief Executive officer, Blue Bell, Inc., 1948-1966; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Blue Bell, Inc., 1966-1974; Chairman of the Board, Blue Bell, Inc., 1974-1981; director, Blue Bell, Inc., 1940-1981.
Board directors emeritus North Carolina Citizens Association, The Jesse Helms Center Foundation, Wingate College, North Carolina. Trustee emeritus Wesley Long Hospital, Greensboro, 1958-1983. Board directors National Taxpayers Union, Washington, 1978-1997, Students for American, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1990-1994, The John Locke Foundation, Raleigh, 1992-1994, North Carolina Taxpayers United, Raleigh, 1992-1994.
Board overseers Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, Durham, since 1985. Member of Greensboro Country, Greensboro City.
Married Mary Ella Cannon, November 1, 1933. Children: Joseph E., Mary Lou (deceased).