| 2. | Chester Dewane "Chet" Morgan (1.George1) was born on 22 Dec 1930 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota; died on 13 Oct 2013 in Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee; was buried on 18 Oct 2013 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. Other Events:
- Group: Descendant of Revolutionary War Veteran
- Group: Hall Direct Descendant
- Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024
- Obituary: Aft 13 Oct 2013; From Findagrave
Notes:
Group:
DAR or SAR Eligible Descendant of a Revolutionary War Veteran
Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family
Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.
Obituary:
Chester D. Morgan, 82, passed away October 13, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett.
Growing up during the Depression and World War II, he enlisted in the Army at the age of 18 and served two tours in Korea. In 1969 he retired after 20 years of service to his country with the rank of Master Sergeant. Fascinated with history throughout his life, after retirement he continued his education at Memphis State majoring in history and receiving his Master of Arts Degree in Geography. In 1993 he retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Morgan was a member of Raleigh United Methodist Church from 1968-2009; member of Parker Fellowship Sunday School Class, where he was president for several years and a member of First United Methodist Church since 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Martha D. Morgan.
He was survived by his children, Nancy Fosheé (Frank), Dr. Charles Morgan, Jennifer Clinghan, and Russell W. Morgan (Carol); sisters, Lucille Johnson and Janet Lytle (Dennis); grandchildren, Charles Wyatt Fosheé, Whitney Avery (David), Rebecca Morgan, Daniel Morgan, and David Morgan; and great grandchild, Dominic Avery.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17 and the funeral service 1 p.m. Friday, October 18 both at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, "Behind the Stone Wall".
Chester married Martha Nan Douglas on 29 May 1951 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. Martha was born on 16 Aug 1928 in Dentville, Copiah County, Mississippi; died on 6 Apr 2011; was buried on 9 Apr 2011 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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