Virgil Morgan, Sr.

1943 ∼ 2011

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Virgil Morgan, Sr., 67, a lifelong resident of Orange, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Danny Brack of Calvary Christian Center in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City, with Military Honors by the Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group.

Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Born in Nowata, Oklahoma on May 3, 1943, Virgil was the son of John Anthony Morgan, Jr. and Mildred Maxine Myers Morgan. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the US Air Force and was a member of Old First Orange Baptist Church. He retired after 39 years as an operator at the Inland Orange Paper Mill. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He loved working in his yard, planting his yearly garden, and his yearly trips to Branson, Missouri. He will be truly missed by all who knew and love him.

Preceded in death by his father, John Anthony Morgan, Jr., Virgil is survived by his wife, Betty Morgan of Orange; mother, Mildred ?Granny? Morgan of Orange; daughter, Donna Strickland of Orange; son, Art Morgan and wife Lori of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Stormy Strickland and Rainy Strickland of Orange, Brody Morgan and Karlie Morgan of Mauriceville; and brother, Arlo Morgan of Lake Sam Rayburn

Serving as Pallbearers will be Jimmy Matthews, Ronnie Peveto, Jimmy Stewart, Charlie Bell, Larry Moreland, Carl Floyd, Henry Eads, and David Janice. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Parker, Ronald Scott, and Tom Scott.

Condolences

Anonymous March 28, 2011

Art, I just found out about your father's death. I am so sorry that I didn't know earlier. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Vonnie Plunkett##imported-begin##Vonnie Plunkett##imported-end##

Anonymous March 26, 2011

Betty...my heart & prayers are with you. Losing your mother & now Virgil must be greif beyond understanding. I pray God's peace surround you & His peace comfort you through this period of mourning. Love Jeanette##imported-begin##JEANETTE BURLESON##imported-end##

Anonymous March 25, 2011

Betty: Cleon and I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your entire family for the loss of your dear husband, Virgil. Love and God Bless, Claudine##imported-begin##Claudine Hogan##imported-end##

Anonymous March 25, 2011

Mrs.Betty & Donna. I am sorry to hear about Mr. Virgil. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mr. Virgil is in a better place now in HEAVEN. Where there is no pain just JOY and HAPPINESS. May God bless you and your family at this time of n##imported-begin##Vena Teal Shaw##imported-end##

Anonymous March 25, 2011

It was so nice to meet Virgil and Betty at the Bancroft reunions after so many years and for it to bring back so many happy memories of Virgil. You are missed and Glenda and I wish the best for his family.##imported-begin##David Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous March 24, 2011

Please accept the deepest sympathy from me and my family. We know how hard loosing someone so suddendly can be and I pray for God's comfort and grace to surround your family. Love, Paula Daughter of the late LawrenceBud and Earleta Myers##imported-begin##Paula Myers Wolfe Whitten##imported-end##

Anonymous March 24, 2011

Betty & family, My heart goes out to you. I know your heart is breaking and there is a big hole. Only God can get you through this. Depend on Him. He loves you. There are many things we don't understand and the circumstances and times of death are two##imported-begin##Linda Cheatwood Woodard##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2011

I have many happy memories of childhood vacations with the Morgans in Orange and the Nowata, OK area. I remember being included on fishing trips with Virgil, Arlo, their Dad and their Grandad. It is a shock to lose Virgil suddenly and my heart goes out ##imported-begin##Ron Scott##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2011

We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers##imported-begin##Debbie Green & Bonnie Sargent##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family.##imported-begin##Carolyn Bearden##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2011

Family, My heart is broken at your great loss. I will not be able to attend the services due to a Company Career Conference Friday and Saturday in Galveston. Had it been at a time when I could have attended, I would surely have been there for you. Be##imported-begin##Sharon Parker Spencer##imported-end##

Anonymous March 23, 2011

Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Virgil and also the death of your dear mother. I cannot attend the funeral, but my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you and yours find comfort in your precious memories. With Love, Mary Hughe##imported-begin##Mary Barrientos Hughes##imported-end##