Gary Edward Morgan

Gary Edward Morgan, age 74, passed away on March 30, 20202. He was born in Flint, Michigan on March 25, 1946 to George Edward Morgan and Florence Jane (Lawrence) Morgan. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1950, and he lived most of his life there.

Gary enjoyed many diverse occupations before a surgery left him permanently disabled at age 42. One of his first jobs after graduating from Wichita State University in 1969, was as co-owner with his brother of an aquarium servicing company. His work history included delivery and administrative positions, bartending, house painting, and seasonal stents as a snow-ski instructor. Gary's last job was as a printer with American Speedy Print.

For several years after the surgery, he enjoyed helping with the First Baptist Church Neighborhood Breakfast Ministry and clothing room ministry, as well as participating in activities such as snow and water ski trips sponsored by St. Joseph Hospital rehab program for disabled adults. After multiple strokes left him unable to live alone, his final years were spent at Manor Care/Wichita Center, where he passed away March 30, 2020 after a brief respiratory illness. In spite of his difficulties, Gary was a joyful, positive person with a wry sense of humor. He liked helping others and sought adventure in life.

Gary was preceded in death by parents and sister, Ruth Lynn Morgan McCollom. He is survived by his brother, Duane Ronald (Beverly) Morgan of Texas; sister, Carol Ann (Michael) Reedy of Florida; one niece; and five nephews.