MORGAN, David B. - b. November 22, 1878 - d. April 23, 1960

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Howard Courant-Citizen
Thursday, April 28, 1960

David B. Morgan was born to William and Mary Ann (Eisley) Morgan on November 22, 1878 on a farm in Labette County, Kansas, near the town of Dennis. He passed away in Eureka, Kansas on April 23, 1960, at the age of 81 years, five months, and one day. He was the youngest child of the family and the last surviving member.

He went to school in the Antioch community.  He married Bessie M. Morgan on August 21, 1901, and they lived on the family homestead near Howard most of their life, with the exception of one year in California and two years in Severy.  They had no children of their own, but welcomed a niece, Alice Lucille Morgan, into their home, and raised her as their own.  He was a devoted husband and together with his wife was active in and dedicated to the work of the Methodist church, of which he was a member.  He loved children and was known as Uncle Dave to all of them.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife, who died on July 14, 1957; three brothers, John, Fred, and Joseph Wilbert, and one sister, Elizabeth. He is survived by eleven nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Etta Dersham and Alta Stewart; other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 23, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Moon Funeral Home, the Rev. Clarence Harder of the Methodist church officiating.  Two songs, "Nearer My God To Thee," and " Face To Face," were sung by Mrs. Curtis Morgan and Mrs. Guy Denton, accompanied by Mrs. Noel Mullendore.  Casket bearers were Robert Morgan, Donald Morgan, Francis Morgan, Curtis Morgan, Carl Morgan and Guy M. Denton.  Concluding servicecs were held in the Grace Lawn cemetery, Howard, Kansas.