MORGAN, Carl Max - b. June 28, 1937 - d. February 7, 2021

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Carl Max Morgan, 83, of Howard, Kansas, passed away February 7, 2021.  He was born on June 28, 1937 in rural Howard to Elias and Hazel (Story) Morgan. 

Carl attended Fiat rural grade school and graduated from Howard High School in 1955.  After high school, Carl worked in Wichita, Kansas for Cessna Aircraft.  Following his career there, he moved back to Howard to pursue a career in farming.

On August 12, 1967, Carl married the love of his life, Susan Dale Harrod.  To this union were born three daughters, Darla, Marla, and Carla.  They lived on a farm northeast of Howard where Carl farmed and raised hogs.  In 1985, Carl and Susan purchased Toot's Drive-In located along Highwy 99 in Howard.  They ran a successful business until retiring in 2002. 

During his retirement, Carl enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling, and watching any sporting event, whether it be his grandchildren playing or professional, he loved them all.  Carl was an active member in the community of Howard.  He served on the Howrad Fair Board and held the title of President for many years.  He was a member of the local school board, the Odd Fellows Lodge, and the United Methodist Church of Howard.  Carl also served on the building committee for the church which was constructed in 1997.  He also enjoyed spending his mornings drinking coffee at Toots.

Carl is survived by his wife, Susan of the home; his brother, Curtis Morgan of Howard, Kansas; and his sister, Virginia Tompkins of Scottsdale, Arizona,  His legacy continues with his  three children, Darla (Bryan) Hampton of El Dorado, Kansas, Marla (Tim) Dies of Rose Hill, Kansas, and Carla (Matt) Hilton of Eureka, Kansas; six grandchildren, Logan (Jamie Richardson) JuAire, Chelsea (Barry) Hebb, Caitlin (Shaylee) Marez, Heath (Shayna) Winn, Brooklyn Hilton, and London Hilton; and his eight great-grandchildren, Ava, Breken, Emery and Remie Hebb, Stetson and Roper Winn, Paxton Pitchford, and Saylor Marez.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Hazel Morgan; his sister, Jean Webster; his sister-in-law, Louise Morgan; his brother-in-law, Harold Tompkins; his nephew, Jeffery Morgan; and his niece, Jeanette Garduno.

Visitation for Carl will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Countryside 'Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  The family will hold a private funeral service.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Howard Public Swimming Pool or Victory In The Valley and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)