CARTER COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Fred A. Morgan, 27 Oct 2000 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: The Elizabethton Star http://www.starhq.com/ ==================================================================== Fred A. Morgan Fred A. 'Ab' Morgan, 87, formerly of 121 Watson Avenue, Roan Mountain, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center, Roan Mountain, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Rosencrance and Dovie Winters Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Josie L. Morgan, Feb. 9, 1998; a son, Fred A. Morgan, Jr.; four brothers, Clifford, Thomas, Edward, and Dallas Morgan; and three sisters, Betty Clipse, Stella Clipse and Goldie Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a member of the Roan Mountain United Methodist Church and a retired foreman of the Tennessee Highway Department. He was mostly known for being a watch maker. Survivors include a son, Wayne Morgan, Roan Mountain; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Patsy and L.D. Grindstaff, Elk Park, N.C.; Earline and Elmer Haynes, Roan Mountain; and Beulah Tripp, Clear Lake, Calif.; one brother, Nelson Morgan, Roan Mountain; one sister, Shirley Jean Tipton, Erwin; nine grandchildren and spouses, Mark Haynes, Missy and Mike Boone, Dee and Candi Haynes, Randy and Melinda Grindstaff, and Sheila and Tony Townsend, all of Roan Mountain; Leslie, Billy and Timothy Decker and Beth Davis, all of Santa Rose Calif.; 12 great-grandchildren, Jessica and Andrew Grindstaff, Ashley Morgan, Allison and Dawson Haynes, all of Roan Mountain; Jeremy, Holly, Brandon, Anton and Robin Decker, Daniell and Julian Strampello, all of Santa Rosa, Calif. Tetrick Funeral Home, 543-4917, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick MORGAN -- Memorial services for Fred A. "Ab" Morgan, 87, formerly of 121 Watson Avenue, Roan Mountain, who died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, in the Roan Highlands Nursing Center, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, with the Revs. Randy English and David Arnett officiating. Music will be provided by friends and family. Private disposition will be held at a later date. Honorary: The family respectfully claim his family at Roan Highlands Nursing Center as members of their family, administration and nursing staff, especially Connie Gibson and Lisa Gourley, Donna, Lillie, Teresa, Becky and all residents and family members. A special thanks to Dr. David Moulton and Dr. Wesley Hanson and the Johnson City Medical Center 6300 nursing staff. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Carter County Emergency Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 682, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home, 543-4917, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, is in charge of arrangements. www.Funeral-Plans.com/Tetrick