Ronald Richard Morgan

Ronald Richard Morgan was a lifelong Morgan County resident whose steady hands and careful eye shaped both wood and community. Born July 21, 1961, Ronald built a life around craftsmanship—working as a woodworker and cabinet maker with Morgan Custom Cabinets—and simple pleasures shared with friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and horses, and trips to the Smoky Mountains; to those who knew him he was often described as kind, generous and welcoming.

Family was an important part of Ronald’s life. Public notices list his father Jethro Morgan (Joyce) and sisters Betty Jo Ludwig (Tom) and Donna Jean Tungate (Cecil) among those who survive him, and he is remembered by nephews, nieces and several younger relatives who brought him joy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Morrow Morgan, and his brothers Rickey Lee Morgan and John David Morgan. The family elected cremation and announced that a Celebration of Life would be planned.

Although public records show that Ronald died in June 2023, published sources differ on the exact day; available local notices give June 2023 as the month of his passing (the database record supplied for this research lists June 10, 2023). Because public records about the date vary, readers seeking funeral details or family contacts are encouraged to consult the memorial or funeral home that handled arrangements.

Ronald’s work with wood and cabinets left practical, everyday legacies in homes across the region—pieces made to be used and to last. More than his trade, people remember him for a warm smile, a willingness to help neighbors, and a life centered on family and uncomplicated pleasures. This remembrance honors Ronald Richard Morgan as a craftsman, a family member, and a neighbor whose ordinary kindnesses meant a great deal to those around him.