Richard Dean Morgan was born April 14, 1946, the son of Daniel Hickman Morgan and Lucy Novella (Hall) Morgan, in a small house just south of Myrtle, Missouri and departed this life to spend eternity with his heavenly family on January 24, 2022 in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam Morgan of the home in Myrtle, MO; one son, Dennis Morgan of Myrtle, MO; one daughter, Debra Martin and husband of Bunker, MO; five grandchildren who were the light of his life, Preston Morgan of Myrtle, MO, Hailea Jo, Kolter, Konner and Hadley Martin of Bunker, MO; two brothers, Donald Morgan and wife Carol of Indianapolis, IN, and Ed Morgan of Baldwin, IL; one sister-in-law, Sharon Thompson and husband Stanley of Salem, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lucy Morgan; one infant brother, Edward Dewy Morgan; and one other brother, Leslie Ray (Doc) Morgan.
First and foremost, Richard was a husband, father, farmer and a friend to many. He loved his family, and he loved his farm with all his heart. He was a family man and a “herdsman”. He was a farmer’s farmer. He was always willing to share his experience and knowledge and give advice when someone asked him a farming question. A wealth of knowledge about farming is an understatement. The legacy he built is a testament to his knowledge. “So God made a farmer …”
He was a Christian being baptized in the Eleven Point River in June of 2007 having his sins washed away by our lord and savior. He attended Byrd Freewill Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted.
Richard served as a faithful Couch R-1 school board member for 19 years. Education and knowledge were very important to him. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri -Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural education. After graduating, he was offered and accepted a herdsman position, working for the University as a manager of the dairy herd where he remained for 10 years.
It was at this time he met the love of his life, Pamela Black. They were married on December 21, 1974, just recently celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary. After marrying they moved back to the family farm in Myrtle, MO and started a family. They owned and operated Rich-Mor Holsteins dairy farm and cattle operation until his passing. Richard was an extremely respected dairy cattleman. He bought many, many semi loads of cattle for other dairyman throughout the years. Which is a testament to his expertise, honesty and loyalty when dealing with others money and livelihood. He was also a very respected realtor, specializing in farm real estate. He and Pam owned and operated Morgan Realty LLC until his passing.
He will truly be missed by his family, friends and the community in which he lived..
Funeral services for Richard Dean Morgan, age 75, of Myrtle, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Todd officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Myrtle Cemetery in Myrtle, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
January 26, 2022 @ 11:47 am
Our thoughts of sympathy to Richard’s family and friends….he will be missed.
February 17, 2022 @ 3:01 pm
Thank you , We all miss him greatly. He was a good my soul mate & my best friend. Life just won’t be the same. Thanks so much for you prayers for our family.
Sincerely, Pam
January 27, 2022 @ 10:13 am
I wish to express my sympathy to the Morgan family over the loss of Rich. Rich was a fine man. I turned to him on many occasions for his thoughts and advice. Rich will be missed by many….including me. Travis Morrison
February 17, 2022 @ 3:13 pm
Travis, Thank you for being such a good friend to my husband
Richard. He spoke of you often and love to visit with you about things. He was a kind, gentle person & so cared about people. Thank you Travis for your thoughts and Prayers for our family. We will always treasure your friendship just as he did. We will go on because we know Richard’s in a better place with God. It gives our family comfort in knowing he has no more pain. Thank you Travis
February 17, 2022 @ 3:23 pm
Thank you Travis for being a good friend to Richard . I know he spoke of you often, and enjoyed your visits together. We will miss him greatly , but we have comfort in knowing he is with God in a much better place where he is happy again & in No Pain. Thank you so much for all your thoughts, prayers & your friendship Travis. Sincerely Pam
January 27, 2022 @ 2:15 pm
So sorry to hear about my friend and classmates passing my sympathy to his family. Kenneth Harvell
January 27, 2022 @ 2:20 pm
So sorry to hear about my friend and classmates passing, my sympathy to his family. Kenneth Harvell
January 27, 2022 @ 4:16 pm
So sorry to hear of my friend and school mate passing. Prayers for the family. Kenneth and Johnnie Harvell.
January 27, 2022 @ 5:54 pm
So sorry to hear about Rich. I will miss him and his calls. Love u all.
January 28, 2022 @ 2:31 pm
Pam, So sorry to hear of Richard passing away. You have my deepest sympathy.
Love and Prayers
Norma Risner
Kay and Rodney Burk and family
January 28, 2022 @ 2:40 pm
Pam,
Sorry to hear about Richard passing.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Love Prayers
Norma Risner
Kay and Rodney Burk and family.
January 28, 2022 @ 2:41 pm
Pam,
Sorry to hear about Richard passing.
You have my deepest sympathy.
Love Prayers
Norma Risner
Kay and Rodney Burk and family.
January 28, 2022 @ 2:48 pm
My deepest Sympathy
January 28, 2022 @ 6:36 pm
To Richards Family My deepest Sympathy. I have enjoyed being acquainted with Richard since high school. Always treasured talking with him
January 28, 2022 @ 10:08 pm
My sympathy for you Pam and for family. When I was a DHIA tester my favorite farm was the Morgan’s. Richard was always genial and took time to answer my questions. My favorite moment with him and Pam was when I brought over ice cream with little chocolate cookie cows. Pam and I waited for Richard to notice he was crunching chocolate. cows. We had to tell him!! It was a privilege to have known him.
January 31, 2022 @ 7:28 pm
Pam, so sorry to hear about Rich. He was so good to me and my family and I learned so much from him and always enjoyed talking about registered Holsteins. Prayers to you and Dennis and the family
July 4, 2022 @ 5:25 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Morgan was a nice man and a good fellow Realtor. He was easy and fair to work with and will be missed.