'He was a bright light': Family mourns Morris Johnson after tragic accident
Alfreda Johnson is remembering her husband, Morris Johnson, who died Tuesday after a car crash in Durham.
The incident took place around 5:50 p.m. first responders performed a water rescue near the mall in 6900 block of Fayetteville Road, near Interstate 40.
Rescuers were able to save him from his submerged car, but he passed away later at the hospital.
Alfreda wants people to know more about Morris than just the news report of the accident.
She shared photos with WRAL news, describing Morris, 65, as a retired FedEx employee, a loving husband for 40 years, a father of two sons, and a grandfather of two.
"I'm still in shock right now," Alfreda Johnson, the widow, said.
She remembers Morris for his love of people and his ability to connect with everyone he met.
His son, Reginald Morris, says the same thing about his father, "He was just a bright light to everybody and he will forever be missed, but I know his name will never fade."
Alfreda believes Morris may have suffered a seizure before the crash, as he had a history of them. The family is waiting for the medical examiner to release his body.
Despite her recent loss, Alfreda maintained being calm. She says she focuses on the happy memories and the love Morris gave her throughout their years together.
