The memorial service for Donnie Ray Morgan, age 66 of the Mountain Community, will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. James Morgan officiating.
Mr. Morgan passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Clay County Hospital. Born in Tallapoosa County and a former resident of Goodwater and Hatchett Creek, he had resided in Clay County since 1996. Mr. Morgan was employed by Russell Manufacturing for 20 years and later as an equipment operator for Saiia Construction where he worked in open shaft quarries.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Rebecca L. Morgan of the Mountain Community; three daughters: Brandi Sanford (Dwayne) of Alexander City, Vickie Lett (Dean) of Lineville and Jennifer Mann (Keith) of Opelika; three sons: Jeremy Paul Morgan of Alexander City, Matthew Morgan (Jessica) and Daniel Morgan, both of the Mountain Community; his mother, Lois Morgan of Hackneyville; six brothers: Gristle Morgan Jr. (Irene) of Alexander City, James “Doc” Morgan (Karen) of Millerville, Billy “Wild Bill” Morgan (Janith) of Sylacauga, Roger “Duck” Morgan (Kathy) of Hackneyville, Stephen “Tater” Morgan of Fountain, UT and Joseph “Little Red” Morgan (April) of Cairo, GA, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gristle Norman Morgan Sr.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland.
Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland will be in charge of arrangements.
