August 25, 2014

Carhartt Appoints William Hardy to Senior Vice President of Supply Chain

Carhartt adds to Senior Management Team and Strengthens Business Planning Department
    Dearborn, Michigan -- Carhartt, America’s premium work wear brand since 1889, recently announced William Hardy of Irvine as the newly-appointed senior vice president of supply chain. In this position, Hardy will lead the manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, quality, social compliance, and supply planning departments at Carhartt.
    “William is an essential leader at Carhartt with a strong history at the company,” said Linda Hubbard, president and chief operating officer at Carhartt. “He most recently developed our demand planning and forecasting department and created an integrated product strategy, focusing on both our core styles and innovative styles like Rain Defender®, Quick Duck ® and Force, for the entire company.”
    Hardy joined Carhartt in 1993 as an intern in engineering and has worked in multiple areas including fulfillment services, operations, procurement and product planning. During his 20+-year career with the company, Hardy has been instrumental in establishing and managing the RCV Customer Service Center, as well as the development of the business support and integrated planning departments at Carhartt.
    “The Senior Management Team welcomes William’s input and leadership,” said Hubbard. “We are very fortunate to have him on the team, and look forward to continuing to collaborate with him on our brand strategy and vision.”
    For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.

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Estill County Kentucky
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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  Saturday, September 6, 2014

Earl Ersel Romans, 92

    Earl Ersel Romans, age 92, of Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014, at his home, following a short illness.
    He was born November 14, 1921 in Carter County, the son of the late Jesse Carter and Mary Lee Wilson Romans. He was a minister and a retired state worker with the road department. He had lived in Estill County for the last 8 years and was a member of the Ravenna Church of God.
    Mr. Romans was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Marie Elliott Romans; one daughter, Sherry Romans; one son, Robert Romans; and several brothers and bisters.
    He is survived by six daughters: Rosetta Cyrus (Mike), Estill County; Earlene Owens (Bruce), Debi Abbott (Gary), both of Scott County; Coni Morgan (Andrew), Estill County; Doni Hudson (Rick), Columbus, Ohio; and Vikki Hall (Scott), Fayette County; three sons: James Romans (Debi), Zanesville, Ohio; Daniel Romans (Suzi), Scott County; and David Romans (Debbie), Carter County; 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 9th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Mitchell Tolle with burial followin in the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, September 8th at the funeral home.

Toler Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 31, 2014

Jamey Owen Woolery, 35

    Jamey Owen Woolery, age 35, of Sandhill Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
    He was born September 4, 1979 in Madison County and was the son of Alvin Dean and Virginia (Jenny Lou) Gilbert Woolery. He was a retired employee of the L&N Railroad and was a member of the Sandhill Christian Church. He had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Survivors, in addition to his father and mother, include his grandparents, Owen & Ruby Woolery, Estill County; one brother, Jeremy Russell Woolery (Andrea), Estill County; one niece, Mattie Woolery; and two nephews: Hayden and Chase Woolery
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 8th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Matt Vaught. Burial was at the Woolery Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, September 7th at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Phillip Treadway, Jeremy Woolery, Timothy Gilbert, Steve Hardy, Owen Woolery, Jr., John Powell and James Woolery

Toler Funeral Home

  Thursday, September 4, 2014

Teddy Monroe Spencer, 70

    Teddy Monroe Spencer, age 70, Gate City, Virginia; passed away, Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his residence. He is a brother of Cindy Godsey and Hazel Martin of Stanton.
    Mr. Spencer was born in Powell County, Kentucky on December 21, 1943 to the late James Captain and Orpha Branson Spencer. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Smith Mechanical. He was a proud member of the Disabled Veterans of America.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Teddy Joe (T.J.) Spencer; sisters, Helen McGee, Fannie Phillips, and Lavonna Jean Spencer; and brothers, Isom Captain Spencer and Corsey Wesley Spencer.
    Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife, Maria Spencer, Gate City, Virginia; daughters, Melanie Spencer, Weber City, Virginia; and Stephanie Garnett, Gate City, Virginia; sons, James Spencer (Debbie), Dungannon, Virginia; and Eddie Spencer, Spokane, Washington; grandchildren: Ashley, Colt, Amanda, Eddie, and Douglas Spencer; Alex Garnett, Chyann Perry, and Marty Hall; great grandchildren: Gavin, Devin, Nick, and Marie Hall; Malaki Walker, Chance and Amya Hobbs; many honorary grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sisters, Martha Campbell, Happy, Kentucky; Cindy Godsey and Hazel Martin (Danny), both of Stanton; along with several nieces and nephews.
    Services were held Monday evening, September 8th at 7:00 p.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 777 West College Avenue, Stanton, with visitation Monday, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was on Tuesday, September 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Spencer Cemetery, Pine Ridge, with military honors.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Gerald Wayne Townsend, 68

    Gerald Wayne Townsend, age 68, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Clark Regional Medical Center.
    He was born November 15, 1945 in Clark County, the son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Abney Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army.
    He is survived by his wife, Virginia Tipton Townsend of Winchester; one son, Shannon Townsend of Winchester; one brother, Ralph Townsend (Nancy) of Irvine; one sister, Nancy Burton of Winchester; and three grandchildren.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Elmer Jr. and Kenneth Townsend; and three sisters: Opel Crawford, Lucille Phillips and Ruby Moore.
    Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 8th at the Grayson Funeral Home Chapel, 201 7th Avenue in Clay City. Friends visited Monday from 11 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial was in the Cobb Hill Cemetery.

Grayson Funeral Home

  Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Minnie Mabel Henry Campbell, 76

    Minnie Mabel Henry Campbell, age 76, of Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Irvine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.
    She was born November 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson "A.J." and Ida Wiseman Henry. She lived all her life in Estill County and was a member of the White Oak Church of God.
    Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Harry Campbell.
    She is survived by one son, Tony Campbell (Felicia); two grandsons: Brandon Campbell (Mary Lynn) and Steven Campbell (Beth); one granddaughter, Toni-Garrett Hall (Chris); two sisters: Alice Rogers and Fay Wilson; both of Estill County; her brother, Millard Henry, Estill County; one brother, Harold Henry (Bonnie) of Miamisburg, Ohio; six great grandchildren: Garrett Hall, Hannah Hall, Grace hall, Landon Campbell, Katie Campbel, and Levi Campbell; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 5th at the Lewis Funeral Home with her grandchildren officiating. Burial followed in the Dunaway Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 11:00 a.m. until service time, Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Brandon Campbell, Steven Campbell, Chris Hall, Garrett Hall, Devin Wiseman, and Steve Fike.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Albert Milford Gray, 84

    Albert Milford Gray, age 84, Nada Tunnel Road, Stanton, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at his home.
    He was born February 25, 1930 in Estill County to the late Coleman and Lucy Mae Caudell Gray. He was a retired truck driver.
    Survivors include his ex-wife, Anita Napier Gray; four sons: Rick Gray (Sheila), Jeffersonville; Ron Gray, Stanton; Mike Gray (Bridgett), Nicholasville; and Albert Jr. Gray (Elizabeth), Stanton; two brothers: Lola Gray, Ohio; and Dan Gray, Radcliff; two sisters, Florence Covey, Estill County; and Jeannie Herman, Jupiter, Florida; six grandchildren: David, Tom, Pat, Wayne, John, and Alex Gray; one step-grandchild, Ashton Ledford; and four great, great grandchildren.
    Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 3rd at Nada Baptist Mission by Rev. Jeff Woods. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday, at the church. Burial was in the Napier Cemetery with David Gray, Tom Gray, Pat Gray, Wayne Gray, Ashton Ledford, and James Shade serving as pallbearers.
    Arrangements were entrusted to Davis & Davis Funeral Home of Stanton.

Davis And Davis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Toby Lee Braxton Hall, 8 months

    Toby Lee Braxton Hall, age 8 months, son of Jessica Harris and Brian Hall Jr., died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington. Toby gave the gift of life to other children through the Kentucky Organ Donors Association. He is the great grandson of Eugene Hall of Irvine.
    Other than his parents, Toby is survived by his maternal grandparents: Dawna Liska of Berea, and Patton Harris of Booneville; paternal grandparents, Brian Sr. and Gail Hall of Garrard County, maternal great grandparents, Connie Cope of Berea, Donald R. LeForce of Middletown, Ohio; and Loretta Harris of Booneville; and paternal great grandfather, Eugene Hall of Irvine. Also surviving is a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
    Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 8th at Davis & Powell Funeral Home, 616 Chestnut Street in Berea, with Bro. Jason Cope officiating. Burial followed in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 2 until 4 p.m., Sunday, September 7th at the funeral home.

Davis & Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, September 1, 2014

John Calvin Woosley, 90

    John Calvin Woosley, age 90, of Dreyfus, in Madison County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at The Terrace in Berea.
    Mr. Woosley was born in Estill County on April 26, 1924 to John Henry Woosley and Lou Ellen Finney Woosley. He retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot and was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. He was also a United States Army Veteran having served in World War II.
    On September 2, 1965, he united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Dozier Woosley who survives after 48 years of marriage.
    Other survivors include his son: David E. Woosley (Freda) of Waco; his step-son: Lonnie Portwood of Dreyfus; his brother: James Edward Woosley; his sister: Bethel Robinson (Walter); two grandchildren: David R. Woosley and Daniel Woosley (Mio); four step-grandchildren: Aaron Portwood, Heather Portwood, Kristie Portwood and Jonathan Portwood; two great grandchildren: Ko Benjamin Woosley and Noa Joel Woosley and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, Mr. Woosley was preceded in death by his brothers: Floyd, Tracy and Wesley Woosley; six sisters: Flora Wolfinbarger, Marie Condor, Molly Witt, Eudell Woosley, Dolly Woosley and Gladis Woosley and his step-son, Ronnie Portwood.
    Funeral Services were conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home with Bro. Glyndon Woosley officiating. Burial will follow in the Madison County Memorial Gardens. Visitation was after 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were David R. Woosley, Dewayne Woosley, Jimmy Condor, Timmy Joe Mayne, Terry Portwood and Gannet Portwood.

Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 30, 2014

Danny D. “Big Dan” McCullah, 53

    Danny D. “Big Dan” McCullah, age 53, Dayton, Ohio, son of Delores McCullah of Cobb Hill, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2014.
    He is preceded in death by his father, John “P.J.” McCullah.
    Mr. McCullah is survived by his wife of 35 years, Judy McCullah; two children, Brooks McCullah and Danny “Lil Dan” McCullah; mother, Delores McCullah of Cobb Hill; siblings, Linda (George) Psihountakis, Johnny (Teresa) McCullah, and Carla (Curt) Saylor; grandchildren, Kyle and Brooklyn Minton, and Cameron McCullah; dear friends, Mark and Larry Granato and Mike and Terri Milligan; and countless other dear family members and friends.
    Big Dan was well known for his willingness to help others, his love for riding his Harley and for his years of volunteer service to Wayne Pee Wee Football in Huber Heights. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
    The family received friends Thursday, September 4th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio.
    Big Dan was laid to rest Saturday, September 6th in the Cob Hill Cemetery, Estill County, Kentucky following a short service at the Cob Hill Crossroads Community Church, 2500 Cobhill Road in Irvine.
    In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: “The McCullah Family Memorial Fund” at any Wright-Patt Credit Union.

Newcomer Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 31, 2014

Anna Faye Kelley, 56

    Anna Faye Kelley, age 56, of Little Doe Creek Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a short illness.
    She was born March 17, 1958 in Jackson County and was the daughter of the late Virgil and Crecy Arvin Isaacs. She was a former employee of the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. She had lived in Estill County all of her life.
    Mrs. Kelley is survived by her husband, Ricky Kelley; two daughters: Malina Poston, Irvine, and Tiffany Kelley, Richmond; two sons: Cody Isaacs and Jeremiah Crump, both of Irvine; three sisters, two brothers, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 4th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Carl Dennis Williams. Burial was at the Marcum Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, September 3rd at the funeral Home.
    Pallbearers were Wayne Andrew, James Crump, Shannon Kelley, Robert Wilson, Johnny Collins and Travis Isaacs.

Toler Funeral Home

  Friday, August 29, 2014

Jimmy Steven Jones, 46

    Jimmy Steven Jones, age 46, of West Cedar Grove Road, in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
    He was born April 30, 1968 in Estill County, a son of the late Melvin Carl and Ruby Ray Dennis Jones. He was a former factory worker with Leggett and Platt and had lived in Estill County all of his life.
    Mr. Jones is survived by one daughter, Rachel Michelle McCoy (Travis), Louisiana; one son, Steven Ray Rogers, Washington; four brothers: Charlie Owen Jones (Cyndi), Daniel David Jones, Robert Harold Jones, all of Irvine; and Kenneth Clay Jones, Madison County; several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Terry Barnes with burial to follow at the Campbell Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Monday, September 1st at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Jonathan Stamper, Travis McCoy, Charlie Jones, David Adams, Steven Carl Jones and James Berryman.

Toler Funeral Home

  Wednesday, August 27, 2014

James Ottie Mays, 83

    James Ottie Mays, age 83, of Broadway in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, after a short illness.
    He was born October 18, 1930 in Lee County, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Edd and Alma Burns Mays. He was a retired CSX Railroad employee and attended the Ravenna Church of God. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the American Legion. He was also a Kentucky Colonel. He had lived in Estill County most of his life.
    He is survived by his wife, Beulah Spicer Mays; three daughters: Rhonda Boian (Tim), Regina West (Wayne) and Elizabeth Neal, all of Estill County; two sisters: Phyllis Swanger, California; and Norma Hamilton (Roger), Frankfort; one brother: Billy Mays (Jo Ann), Kingston; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; and by Beulah’s Children: Stacy Torres, London; Kimberly Mahoney, Lexington; Mark Riddell (Lisa), Estill County; and Melissa Neal & partner, Debbie Brown, Berea.
    Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 29th at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Willie Hargus Gordon. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called after 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
    Pallbearers were Wayne West, Benjamin Neal, Christian Neal, Samuel Webb, Elijah Dawson and Mark Riddell.

Toler Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Eva Claudette Click Moore, 75

    Eva Claudette Click Moore, age 75, of the North Madison Towers in Richmond, Kentucky, formerly of Irvine, passed away Tuesday, August 26th, at Baptist Health in Richmond, after a short illness.
    She was a native of Estill County, a daughter of the late Luther and Susie Smyth Click. She was a retired employee of Uncle Charlie’s Meat Company.
    Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Charles E. Moore; her sisters: Joyce Ashcraft, Carlene Winkle, Evon Metlock; her half-brother, Floyd Click; and her grandson, Cameron “CJ” Jacob Moore.
    Survivors include her daughter, Sue Carol Olds (David); her sons: Eddie Moore and Joe Pat Moore; her sister, Sharon Stepp; her grandchildren: Austin Tyler Moore, Candace Michelle Moore, Sabrina Nicole Kelly, JoEllen Rene Norton, William Nicholas Olds, and Melanie Sue Olds; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    There are no services planned.
    Arrangements were entrusted to Lewis Funeral Home.

Lewis Funeral Home

  Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Jo Ann Webb, 56

    Jo Ann Webb, age 56, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at her home. She was a native of Richmond, Kentucky, born February 2, 1958 to the late John M. and Eliza Isaacs Webb. Ms. Webb was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith, she was a very giving and happy person and loved her five grandsons immensely.
    She is survived by her children: Mike Cook of Berea, Billy Powell of Irvine, Elizabeth Ann Cook of Berea, and Deborah Welborn of Palm Coast, Florida. She is also survived by her siblings: Robert Webb of Florida, Clifton Webb of Red Lick, Loretta Webb of Berea, and Teresa Estes of Franklin, Ohio. Also surviving are her five grandsons: Austin Powell, Tyler Cates, Blake Marcum, Alec Cook and Ashton Lee. Three special friends also survive, Donna Zehr, Ben Porter and Franklin Young.
    Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Carolyn Ann Webb.
    Funeral Services for Ms. Webb were at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 30th at the Davis & Powell Funeral Home with Bro. Vester Alexander officiating. Burial followed in the Webb Cemetery on Red Lick. Visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, at the funeral home.

Davis And Powell Funeral Home

  Monday, August 25, 2014

Louise G. Gumm Boswell, 72

    Louise G. Gumm Boswell, age 72, of Maysville, Georgia; died Monday, August 25, 2014 at her residence.
    She was born October 27, 1941, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late Donald C. and Loraine McIntosh Gumm. She was a member of Lighthouse Holiness Church and was retired from the State of Georgia as an RN.
    Mrs. Boswell is survived by her husband, Journey Boswell of Maysville; two children, Melinda Boswell and Roger Boswell, both of Maysville; one brother, Donald Gumm of Waco, Kentucky; three sisters: Jackie Farmer, Juanita Estes and Wanda McIntosh, all of Irvine; five grandchildren: Thomas Parks, Todd Parks, Roger Boswell II, Aubrey Boswell and Kayla Boswell; three great grandchildren: Landry Tolbert, Everleigh Parks and Brentley Parks.
    Memorial services were held at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 28th at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home, 115 State Street, Commerce, Georgia; with Rev. Winfred Bingham officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home, Thursday, from 2-4 p.m.

Little-Ward Funeral Home

  Sunday, August 24, 2014

DyAnn Cole Foster, 52

    DyAnn Cole Foster, age 52, of Riverdale Road, Mocksville, North Carolina, formerly of Irvine, died Sunday, August 24, 2014, at her residence.
    Born in Owsley County, Kentucky, on March 21, 1962, she was the daughter of Chester Cole Jr., and the late Helen Marie Roberts Cole. DyAnn attended Woodleaf Baptist Church.
    DyAnn had quite a list of accomplishments. She was a graduate of Lee’s College in Jackson, Kentucky, and also Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, with a major in K-12 education and a minor in history. In college, she received the home economics award, was on the yearbook staff and received the second highest award for leadership. She was a freshman representative and served terms as secretary/treasurer and also president of the Circle K Club. She was elected vice-president of the student government association, voted shyest classmate graduating, and voted homecoming queen in 1981. She taught in the public school system and also drove a tractor trailer from coast to coast for nine years. On June 25, 2010, she married Michael Dean Foster, who preceded her in death in on April 11, 2014.
    In addition to her father, DyAnn is survived by one sister, Eugenia Brandenburg (L.C. Daniels); three brothers: Lloyd Dee Cole, Marvin Dennis Cole (Sarah), and Dennis Joe Cole (Debbie); a step-brother, Larry Reece (Dolores), all of Kentucky; a step-daughter, Haley Foster; step-grandson, Zakk Wilson; both of North Carolina; two special nieces, DyAnna and Brenda Brandenburg, both of Kentucky; several other nieces and nephews; and two best friends: her mother-in-law, Freida Foster of Mocksville, and a sister-in-law, Paula Trexler (Scott) of Salisbury, North Carolina.
    Two services were planned. On Thursday, August 28th, a Celebration of Life Service was conducted at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 80 Talbert Church Road, Talbert, Kentucky, with Pastors Silas Hall and Paul Hall officiating. Visitation was at the church two hours prior to the service.
    A second Celebration of Life Service was then held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th at Davie Funeral Service Chapel, 416 Valley Road, Mocksville, North Carolina; with Pastor Chris Williams officiating. Visitation was at the funeral chapel two hours prior to the service. Interment followed in Legion Memorial Park in Cooleemee.

Davie Funeral Service

DyAnn's Husband, Michael Dean Foster

Davie Funeral Service

  Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Ralph E. Morgan, 92

    A graveside service was held for Ralph E. Morgan at Noon on Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the Puckett Cemetery on Dry Branch Spur (off Dry Branch Road).
    Morgan, age 92, widower of Jean Marie Adams Morgan, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
    He was a native of Estill County, born May 21, 1921, a son of the late John and Ethel Woodford Morgan. Mr. Morgan was retired from IBM, operated Morgan’s restaurant for ten years, was a used car salesman for Rob Robinson in Irvine and Mitch Tate in Richmond. He was a member of American Legion Post 79, VFW Post 8019, and Shriners in Lexington. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in World War II. He also attended Irvine Christian Church in his younger years.
    Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Sue Morgan Henry; a grandson, Marvin Edgar Stephen Henry; a brother, Paul Morgan; a nephew, John Russell Morgan; and a sister, Dorothy Gold.
    Survivors include his son, Larry Stephen Morgan; his grandson, Craig Stephen Morgan, his great grandson, Dakota Stephen Morgan; his great granddaughter, Lydia Kaye Morgan; his special cousins Joyce Land and Donna and Kelly; several nieces and nephews, and his son-in-law, Greg Henry.
    Ralph wanted to be cremated and his ashes buried beside his wife. His burial took place on Saturday, September 6th, following a graveside service with military rites beginning as 12:00 noon at the Puckett Cemetery on Dry Branch Spur.

December 17, 2013 Obituary
Lewis Funeral Home