In loving memory of

Gary Morgan
January 24, 1953 - June 10, 2018

Gary Morgan, 65, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Cremation rites were accorded and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family of Gary Morgan. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Gary Lee Morgan was born January 24, 1953, to Jack Leroy and Alice Mae (Oehlert) Morgan in Waterloo, IA. He graduated from Gladbrook High School. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1977. He was married to Shari Youngbear. They had a daughter, Tonya. Gary spent most of his career working in construction. He was always proud and known for his charitable donations to the VA.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Tonya (Brett) Branan and their children, Vincent, Haydin, and Eligh of Tama, IA; sisters Patricia Smock of Tama and Deb Morgan of Lampasas, TX; and a nephew, Jamie Smock of Sully, IA. Gary was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Allinson, his mother, Alice Morgan, and a nephew, Shane Smock.

Tributes

Myron Gethmann wrote on Jun 20, 2018:

"Gary and I had a lot of good times together through out the years. I wish he would've got in contact with me when he moved back to Iowa. RIP Buddy"

John Clausen wrote on Jun 13, 2018:

"Rest In Peace. I enjoyed visits with Gary at the barbershop the past several years. "

Angie Sosa wrote on Jun 13, 2018:

"Gary was a nice guy, I remember when he moved closer to his daughter to get to know her and the grandkids, he tried to be at gatherings as much as he could but he always felt sick, RIP Gary you are now pain free you'll be missed ."

Marilyn Mooney wrote on Jun 13, 2018:

"sorry to hear about your brother Pat"