Gilbert Ray Morgan
November 14, 1935 - March 31, 2021
Gilbert Ray Morgan, 85, passed away March 31, 2021. He was born November 14, 1935 in Nash County to the late Clinton and Blanche Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patsy Morgan. Gilbert was a native of Spring Hope, NC. He was a farmer for most of his life on the family farm. He retired from Nash County EMS after many years of service. Gilbert was a faithful member of Free Union Free Will Baptist Church. He loved his church family serving as Deacon and Treasurer. He had a passion for gospel music. Gilbert is survived by his daughter Cindy Morgan-Pace and husband Jeff; son Jeff Morgan and wife Marie; grandchildren Brandy Wedderien (Josh), James Murray, Amanda Woodson, Amy Woodson and fiancé Billy Old; great grandchildren Carson and Cali Barefoot, Jaspen Murray; siblings Louise Rogers of Wilmington, Eric Morgan and wife Linda of Louisburg, Gayle Shearer and husband Ed of Houston, Texas. Special thanks to Peggy Aycock and the Hospice of Wilson for the loving care they gave our daddy. A visitation will be held at 12:30pm-1:45pm on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 2:00pm in the chapel officiated by Rev Bill Brantley and Rev Frankie Carroll. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Gilbert requested donations be made to his favorite gospel group, “The Four in Christ”, c/o Beck Bennett 271 Mill Creek Lane New Bern, NC 28560.
Gilbert Ray Morgan, 85, passed away March 31, 2021. He was born November 14, 1935 in Nash County to the late Clinton and Blanche Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patsy Morgan. Gilbert was a native of Spring Hope, NC.... View Obituary & Service Information