Max Gardner Morgan
May 11, 1928 ~ August 19, 2011
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Max Gardner Morgan, 83, of Leicester, died Friday, August 19, 2011, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Harry Mitchell and Blanche Plemmons Morgan and was also preceded in death by a brother, Edison D. Morgan and a sister, Maleta Morgan. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Mr. Morgan was a dairy farmer and a member of the NC Farm Bureau, the Red Angus Association of America and other agricultural organizations.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruth Gasperson Morgan; sons, Martin Morgan and Gardner Morgan of Leicester; daughters, Marcia Morehead and husband Rick of Asheville and Kathy Morgan of Leicester; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Porter Morgan of Asheville, Don Morgan and Dale Morgan of Leicester.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Lisa Hartzog Hannah officiating.
His family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o John Towles, 40 Hayes Cove Road, Leicester, NC 28748.
Dearest Ruth and Martin and family, We just heard from Joyce about Max. He was a favorite of ours and we have so many fond memories of him. I can close my eyes and see him riding in that Scout with Brownie in the back. Such a sweet man. Please know our prayers are with you and our hearts are saddened for your loss, and our loss too. Love to you, Donna and Carl
Dear Marcia,
I am so sorry to read the passing of your father, my heart aches for you and your family during this sad time in your lives. I have been where you are, and i must say it is hard, but by the Grace of our Heavenly Father he gives us all the strength to get through. My prayer for you and your family is that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and make you feel the comfort he is willing to give. I pray he will bless each one in away each needs. I pray your loving Mother will be at peace and not feel so alone. I ask for God to be with all of you and show each of you the way to make live easier for you all as time passes. God is so good.
Dear Ruth & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Max was not only a first cousin but a good friend and neighbor. He will be missed. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Our prayers and blessings to the family at this time.We thought Max was a great man!
Dear Ruth and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Marie S. Merrell and family
Dear Martin,
My paryers & thoughts are with you and may god be with you at this difficult time.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Martin, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you be comforted with the many memories you have of your father.
Gardner, Sorry to hear about your Dad..Prayers going up for you & your family …
Kathy, Martin & Family,
I was saddened to learn of your father’s death. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Freda Plemmons Woody
Dear Ruth and family,
Sorry to hear about Max passing away. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I remember every time that I was at the Buncombe County Farm Bureau office, Max never failed to stick his head into my office to say hello. He will always be remembered.
Dear Ruth and family,
I heard from Joyce and Dale about Max’s passing. He was such a kind man.
My son Randy remembers him as being so good to him when he stayed with Joyce and Dale many years ago to work on the farm. He had the utmost affection for Max, and talked about how good he was to him. He always said he was ‘good man’.I know how much he will be missed by so many people in the community and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss of your Husband and Father.
Fondly,
Myra Ramsey, Steve Lance and Randy Lance