Owen Lee Morgan

Owen Lee Morgan, 73 of Wortham, passed away on December 23, 2020 at the Skilled Care of Mexia.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Wortham with Reverend Justin Colquitte, officiating.  Interment will follow at Wortham Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be help prior to the service from 1-2 p.m.  Serving as pallbearers are Kelly Craig, Josh McClelland, J.R. McClelland, Justin Reese, Chunky Busby & Zackary Terry. 

Mr. Morgan was born on July 25, 1947 in Galveston, Texas to Grover & Jessmyr Morgan.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1966-1969, having deployed to Vietnam.  Upon his completion from service, he was in the Freestone County Sheriff’s office reserves for 31 years.  He was a state licensed journeyman electrician since 1974.  He was a member of Longbotham Lodge #428, V.F.W. #5872 and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #96.  Owen enjoyed fishing, long motorcycle rides with his wife, Irene and playing cards/dominoes with his friends. He was a giving person who loved helping the community. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Yrene Morgan.  Survivors include his son, Jeremy Morgan & wife, Jean of Midway; sisters, Pam Craig of Wortham and Polly Horton & husband, Frankie of Corsicana; brother-in-law, Ricky Gallegos & wife, Brenda of Spanish Fort, Alabama; sister-in-law, Romona Huffman & husband, Richard of Reno, Nevada; step-granddaughters, Kelly & Jason Koenig of Willis, Elena & Justin Reese of Midway and Kasey & Dex Wright of League City; ten step great-grandchildren; one step-great great grandson; as well as numerous nieces & nephews. 

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