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Ben Morgan Obituary
NEWARK: A memorial service for Ben Morgan, Jr., age 69, of Newark, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral and Cremation Service, with Pastor Jeff Kneice officiating.
Ben passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at his home. He was born October 27, 1943 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Ben, Sr. and Chloe (Vititoe) Morgan.
Ben was the owner of Westgate Motors from 1970 to the present day with his wife, Neppie. He was a simple man who loved playing the lottery, watching NASCAR, and was an avid drag racer. He enjoyed spending time outside and being with his animals.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Neppie L. (Shipman); two sons, Ben E. (Angela) Morgan III of Hebron, Jake E. (Erin) Morgan of Newark; seven grandchildren, Celeste L. (Dan) Hoberg, Brooke L. (Bradon) O'Quin, Jordan Morgan, Destiney Morgan, Jakie Morgan, Lauren Morgan, Emma Morgan; five great-grandchildren, Caden, Emma, Daniel, Gracie, Brynnly; two sisters, Janice Baughman, Helen (Vern) Young; and one brother, Bill Branscomb.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Walter; sister, Margaret and brother-in-law, Lou Baughman.
Friends may call Friday, June 14, from 4-6 p.m. at the Heath Chapel, 1249 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ben Morgan
June 18, 2013
Ben,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Glenn and I will keep you in our prayers.
Marlena & Glenn Foltz
DANNY AND HELENA ARCHER
June 17, 2013
JAKE AND FAMILY< SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BEN HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND DRAG RACER WITH VERY NICE CARS AND HE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED . MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THESE TIMES ,HE IS IN GOOD HANDS NOW.
mark annecillo
June 17, 2013
Jake and family i am very sorry for your loss may GOD be with you and yours.
Greg & Rose Mayle
June 17, 2013
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Nettie. We will always have you both in our hearts.
Pete Wilson
June 16, 2013
Jake sorry about your loss hang in there it will get better I know praying for you and family. Pete Wilson
Ruth Dial
June 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
From John & Ruth Dial
Mindy (geho) McNerney
June 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! May the lord bring peace to all of your hearts at this time. I'm sure Dad and Ben are up they're catching up. God Bless you all!!
Craig Dawson
June 14, 2013
I am very sad to hear about Ben's passing. My thought's and prayers are with you Neppie. I have nothing but good memories of Ben. He will be missed
June 14, 2013
I was so sorry to learn about Ben passing away. My thoughts and prayers go out to Neppie, Bernie, Jake and Ben's entire family. We were friends since 1974 or so and I'll miss him. He left behind a loving family. With my deepest sympathy, Dan DeLawder
Tonya Wilson
June 13, 2013
Jake, sorry to hear of your dads passing! Praying for you and your family in this time of need. If you guys need anything please let us know
June 13, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Lynn Pettit
Sheila Allard
June 13, 2013
I know what you are going thru and my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you, Eppie!
Sheila Allard
June 13, 2013
Neppie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I've lost a dear friend, Larry Seymour
Karen Murray
June 13, 2013
Jake, Ben and family, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I will keep you all in my prayers for God's comfort and strength.
Jeff Castle
June 13, 2013
Jake,Ben,Neppie sorry to hear of Ben's passing all of your families will be in out thoughts and prayers.
June 12, 2013
Neppie, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sherm & Sandy Byers
hank and joyce heckmann
June 12, 2013
so sorry to hear of the passing of ben you are in our prayers. I sure he will be missed
Shirley Wilson-Peck
June 12, 2013
Neppie and family, So sorry to hear about Ben. My thoughts go out to you. Think of you often although it's been a long time since I've seen you.Terri & I always enjoyed seeing you at Spirits.Take care and prayers go out for comfort for you and yours.Shirley
Celeste Morgan
June 12, 2013
I am going to miss you Grandpa. You and grandma have been my life and my best friends. It surely is going to be diffcult without you but I can't wait for the day till I see you again. I love you with all my heart and you will always be in my heart. I
will always carry you with me. "Say appleduke for me papa!"
Love you always and forever,
Celeste
don pickering
June 12, 2013
I will miss you my friend
Jim and Judie Scarrett
June 12, 2013
Neppie, Ben,and Jake, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Millie Yantis (Hampton)
June 12, 2013
I am so sorry to read of Ben's passing. For years, I bought all of my cars from Ben and the boys at Westgage. I always trusted Ben and knew that he would do his best for me. Also, he and my brother, Ray Ott, had been friends for many years. My sympathies to the whole family.
Bob Sherwood
June 12, 2013
Jake, so sorry to hear of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chuck Garey
June 12, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Steve McCabe
June 12, 2013
Very sorry to hear of your loss.I will keep Ben and all of your family in my prayers.
Jim Norris
June 12, 2013
Prayers for Neppie, Jake, and Bernie...Ben has been a friend for many years.....
Alma Jones
June 12, 2013
Neppie,Bernie,Jake and families
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ben..Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers..
June 12, 2013
Jake and family,
So sorry to hear about Ben. I remember going to 30th st and talking to him and having the monkey untie my shoes. You are all in my thoughts during this sad time.
Jeff McCoy
MIKE MINER
June 12, 2013
It is with great regret that I see of Ben's passing. He was a friend from my days at National Trail Raceway in the late 60's. The whole family has my sincere condolences. Mike Miner
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