Robert William Morgan, born January 1, 1945, to Ancle and Sally Morgan in Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 79. A proud graduate of Goldthwaite High School, Class of 1964, Bob joined the Army National Guard while still in high school, serving for six years.
During training at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, he met the love of his life, Lela Nell Morgan. They were married on April 4, 1965, in Goldthwaite, Texas, beginning a partnership that would last a lifetime. Bob and Nell lived in Alexandra, Louisiana where they welcomed their sons Ronald and Randal. In 1974, the family moved to Goldthwaite where Bob loved coaching little league baseball and cheering for the boys during Goldthwaite Eagle football games.
Bob’s dedication to his community was evident in his service on the Goldthwaite City Council during the 1980s and 1990s and as a devoted member of the volunteer fire department. Professionally, he worked as a salesman for Affiliated Foods and SAJ Distributors.
A lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Brownwood and the First Baptist Church of Goldthwaite, Bob cherished his role as a Deacon and loved singing bass in the choir. His infectious sense of humor, love for storytelling, and unwavering support for his family were hallmarks of his character. He treasured every moment spent with his children and grandchildren, often sharing his passions and hobbies with them.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Ancle and Sally Morgan. He is survived by his loving wife, Nell, of Goldthwaite; brother Buddy Morgan and wife Ella Ruth of Goldthwaite; sister Shirley Cline of Brownwood, Texas; two sons, Ronald Morgan and his wife Debbie, and Randal Morgan and his wife Christine; five grandchildren, Kayla Barron (Dillon), Kyla Tepe (Lance), Cody Brown (Erin),Blake Morgan, and Brant Morgan; and seven great-grandchildren, Kinsley, Breckyn, Madison, Tinslee,
Harper, Payden and Brody.
Bob will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 5:00mPM to 7;00 pm at StacyWilkins Funeral Home, Goldthwaite, Texas. Services will be Wednesday November 6, 2024 at 10;00 Am at First Baptist Church, Goldthwaite, Texas. Interment Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery, Goldthwaite, Texas. Arrangements by Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home, Goldthwaite, Texas.
