Gerald Morgan

Gerald Glenn Morgan, age 84, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. He was born June 25, 1925 in Piggott, AR, the son of Albert and Lela Mae Morgan. He was a member of the College Church of Christ in Searcy, AR. He was a graduate of Piggott High School in 1943. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College Of Pharmacy and was an active registered pharmacist for 56 years. He served in the U.S. Navy in the WWII and served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He served on the Crowley's Ridge Academy and Crowley's Ridge College Boards. While living in Corning, he served on the Corning Chamber of Commerce, the Industrial Development Board, the Corning Savings and Loan Board. He was a great servant to his family, church and community. He served on the Harding University Development Council and was passionate about golf and all Harding University Bison Athletics. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Emma Lou Russell Morgan; his wife, Helen Colglazier Morgan; his wife Norma Frank Morgan; his parents; his brother, Coy Morgan; sister, Vagle Tieche; half brother, Louis Payne; and a great grandson Alexander Morgan Trotter, St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his children, daughters, Terry (Joe) Johnson of Paragould, AR, Karla (Joe) Patterson of Madison, MS, Shelly (Jay) Trotter of Searcy, and sons Jerry (Teri) Morgan of Amarillo, TX and Jeff (Christy) Morgan of Searcy, AR.; and Helen's children, daughter, Sherla (Tom) Winter of Abilene, TX, sons, Roger (Brenda) Colglazier of Cookeville, TN, Tim (Cathey) Colglazier of Ft. Worth, TX, daughters, Martha Leeson of Garland, TX and Nancy (Mike) Oliver of Searcy, AR.; and Norma's children, Sharon(Steve) of Murphy, TX and son, James Frank of Searcy. He treasured his 34 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was known as "PaPa" and "PaPa" Gerald." He was truly a man of integrity, humor, and grace. He is survived by his brother, A.J. (Margaret) Morgan of Jacksonville, AR. and sister, Frances Swartz of Orlando, FL. Gerald's family expresses their deep gratitude for all who have surrounded us with prayers, love and many acts of kindness. Visitation will be Friday at the Powell Funeral Home in Searcy, AR 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the College Church of Christ, Searcy, AR. Interment will be at the Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, AR. Memorials may be made to: Gerald G. and Emma Lou Morgan Endowed Scholarship Fund at Harding University, Box 12238, Searcy, AR, 72149.

Gerald Morgan

June 25, 1925 - November 11, 2009