Birth date: Jan 28, 1923 Death date: Mar 31, 2013
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A.R. Morgan, age 90, of Johnson City, passed on, March 31, 2013, at Lakebridge Health Care Center in Johnson City, TN. Mr. Morgan was born in Bostic, NC, and lived the rest of his life in Erwin, TN. A. R. was the eldest son of C. D. and Bessie Woods Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Cook Morgan, son: George Lee Morgan. Brothers: Sam Morgan, Lee Morgan and infant sisters, Elva and Jackie Morgan. Mr. Morgan is survived by daughter: Kathryn Morgan Phillips and husband, Tommy of Pigeon Forge and Johnson City, TN Sister: Virginia Barron of Winder GA Brothers: Maj. Gen (Ret) Joe and wife Freda of Norman, OK Richard and wife Mary of Jacksonville, FL Sister-in-law: Rete’ Morgan of Johns Island, SC Grandchildren: Laura and Will Morgan of Gainesville, FL Special Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews Mr. Morgan was a faithful (68 yr.) member of First Christian Church in Erwin. In Christian services as Elder, Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and Youth sponsor. Mr. Morgan was retired from the former Clinchfield Railroad with 45 yrs of service as Yardmaster. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. As a young man, he earned the distinguished honor of Eagle Scout. The graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery in Erwin, Tn. for family and friends. The life of A. R. Morgan will be remembered and honored at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the First Christian Church of Erwin with Dr. William Gwaltney, Dr. Henry Webb and Dr. Todd Edmondson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ruth and A. R. Morgan Scholarship at Emmanuel Christian Seminary, 1 Walker Drive, Johnson City, TN, 37601. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of A.R. Morgan, through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187Read Obituary
Very sorry for your loss. I've always admired A.R. When I went back to school over at
ETSU and Graduated A.R. came up to me at the Yard Office and shook my hand and Congratulated me. As I recall he was the only one to do so. He'll be fondly remembered.
Kathy,
I was truly saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. I always thought so much of both your Dad and Mother. They were two of the finest people I knew and will be missed by so many! I know that I only share a small bit of the grief that you are feeling, but the good memories will help us all, and there are a lot of them.
Richard Chandler
Kathy and Tommy;
I am so sorry to hear of A.R.'s passing. He was such a wonderful man of God his entire life. The few years that Yvonne and I were able to share with he and Ruth in the 1970's remain a very important part of our life story. Home cooked meals in the "house on the hill" and joking interactions at church and elsewhere continue to be cherished memories for both of us. I am sorry that I was unable to visit with him more than a couple of times since returning to East Tennessee, but those are cherished moments as well.
I pray that both of you find peace in the knowledge that A.R. is happy in the arms of Christ and his beloved Ruth.
Once again, our deepest condolences and I hope to see you Saturday.
John Marr
Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very nice man.
Love,
Lane
