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Terry Morgan Obituary

WILMORE - Terry Clark Morgan, 79, husband of Margaret Morgan for 46 years died at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Michigan on Feb 1, 1933, to the late Harley Lafayette and Mary Madeline Morgan. In addition to his wife, survivors include sons, Michael Morgan and Craig Morgan wife, Cheryl; grandchildren, Hannah Grace and Evan Morgan; and brother, Charles L. "Chuck" Morgan wife, Barbara; nieces, Chelsea Nienabor husband, Bob and Ellen Pelfrey, husband, Brad; a great niece and 2 great nephews. Terry was a graduate of Lafayette High School and the University of Louisville, with degrees in Art and Music. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran also having served 25 years in the Naval Reserve. He was a long time owner, President-Sales Manager of A.B. Dick Products of Lexington, retiring in 1998, during which time he was outstanding in sales and in teaching his staff. On his Jessamine County Farm, StoneLedge he raised cattle and tobacco and was an advocate of no till crops, terracing his tobacco cropland and the finishing of steers for market program, all early projects of the UK College of Agriculture. He was a former member of the Beef Cattle Association and worked with the County 4-H Program in several capacities. As a preservationist , his home is on the National Register of Historic places and has maintained the stone fence from the 1790's. He was a former Secretary of the Lexington Art League, published Exhibits Catalogues for the Lexington Camera Club and was past president of the Lexington Sertoma Club. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Bluegrass Sportsman League, was Director of the Skeet and Sporting Clays Division and treasurer of the Farm Committee, during which time he was with his many treasured friends. Terry was a former Director on the Lone Oak Country Club Board, served as Trustee and Secretary on the Jessamine County Public Library Board, long time member of the UK Faculty and Alumni Club, Spindletop Hall and was a UK Fellow. He was a charter member of the University of Louisville Faculty and Alumni Club. He enjoyed his Amateur Radio Hobby and talked to people all over the world. In keeping with his love of photography he participated in Exhibits at UK and also locally. Terry was a member of the Wilmore United Methodist Church. He participated in local outdoor dramas, Paul Sawyier Story and Jessamine, he supported the Camp Nelson Civil War Site, assisted in efforts to restore the Kentucky River High Bridge Park. His Remembrance Ceremony will be held 1pm Mon, May 21, at Wilmore United Church with Rev. Tom Cottingim and Rev. Mike Vorgts officiating, He will be laid to rest at the Lexington Cemetery. Honoring him as pallbearers will be Michael and Craig Morgan, Walter Bradshaw, Russell Weddle, Mike Nevins, Bill Jenkins, Billy Sallee, and Larry Sears. Visitation will be from 5-9pm Sun, May 20, at Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home and at the Church from 11am-1pm. Donations may be made in his memory to Jessamine County Humane Society, Hospice of the Bluegrass, or Wilmore united methodist Church Clark chapel restoration Commitee. Guestbook and tribute, www.hagerandcundifffunerals.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from May 17 to May 20, 2012.

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Herb & Loraine King

June 4, 2012

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the passing of Terry. He was a valued employer for many years and a friend to our family. He will be missed by many. May God bless you with comfort in the many memories you have.

Lee Hatfield Jr

May 20, 2012

My Condolences to all who knew Terry.

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Ed Bates

May 17, 2012

I'm sadden by the passing of Terry. He was such a pleasure to be around and discuss on going events. He was a bright star in the sky. He will be truly missed. My prayers go out to the family.

May 17, 2012

One of the greats in my life.

Bruce Fisher

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