Gerald Vance Morgan's Obituary
Gerald Vance Morgan, 92, of Albemarle passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. A private service is scheduled for the family. There is no formal visitation scheduled.
Mr. Morgan was born August 11, 1932, in Stanly County to the late Cannie and Elizabeth Morgan. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Sue Morgan, of 69 years. Those also left to cherish his memory are children Cynthia Lynn Morgan of Columbia, SC, and Lori Ann Thompson of Murrells Inlet, SC; grandchildren Catherine Smith, Kristen Thompson (Leen Remmelzwall), Megan Hall (Deonne), and Ryan Thompson; and great-grandchildren William, Hudson, and Summer.
Mr. Morgan is preceded in death by a grandson, Zachary Morgan.
Mr. Morgan was a proud US Veteran of the US Air Force and the US Army, where he worked as a Military Police Officer and in Criminal Investigations and was on the Army rifle team. He was known for his stubborn behavior but was loved by all. He was also an avid bird watcher and a huge fan of Nascar, and he was honored to have been past President of the International Ford Retractable Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to VFW Post 2908 in honor of Gerald Morgan (119 Anderson Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001) or Samaritan’s Purse.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Morgan family.
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