Jerry Lee Morgan of Muscle Shoals formally from Russellville died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10:30 am-12 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow in the chapel. Bro. Roger Bond and Bro. Kenneth Bond will be officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Morgan served in the U.S. Army. He was a sergeant and Squad leader in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Eric Morgan; parents, Bill and Avon Morgan; sisters, Bernice McCluskey and Patricia Vandiver.
He is survived by his brother, Billy Morgan (Dorothy); sister, Revae Weddington (Michael); brother-in-law, Ray Vandiver; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family will serve as pallbearers.
Special thanks to Helen Keller Hospital palliative care nurses, Aveanna Hospice nurses, and nurses and staff at the Pearl Assisted Living.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice.
