Joe B. Morgan
June 28, 1936 ~ October 8, 2023
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Fletcher – Joe B. Morgan, 87, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Morgan was born June 28, 1936, in Asheville to the late James Sigret Morgan and Roxanne Hazel Medford Morgan. He served in the US Army for two years and retired from Ball Glass after 39 years. He and Mrs. Morgan attended Skyland First Baptist Church. His life centered on his home, his yard and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine Gilbert Morgan; daughters, Tina Dillingham and her husband Duane and Joann Morgan; son, Steve Morgan and his wife Sheryl; grandchildren Lauren Sword (Joe), Heather Looper (Drake), Blake Morgan and Savana Morgan.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Seth Morgan, a sister, Frances Burris, and brothers, Alvin, Carl, and James Morgan, Jr.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12, in the Lake Julian Chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Ponder officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Thursday at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Skyland First Baptist Church, 2115 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Services
Funeral Service: October 9, 2023 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: October 12, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Such a nice man to work with.
My heartfelt condolences to Nadine and all his family.
May he rest in peace as he lived in peace.
Nadine and Family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him and you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless and keep you all in his loving arms now and in the coming months.
With Deepest Sympathy and love,
Lilly Smith
We are sorry for your loss,we will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Cousins, I am so sorry for your earthly loss. Prayers that good memories will help sustain you through your grief.
Love to you all!
Nadine,
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Joe,his humor, his visits from the lawn mower and his neighborly advice. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
This man and his family has always been a part of my life and he will be missed. Till we meet again.