Henry Wetter Morgan

1943 - 2026

Henry Wetter Morgan, a lifelong Memphian, business leader, conservationist, devoted family man, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was 82.

Born October 25, 1943, in Memphis, TN, Henry was the son of Elise Wetter Morgan and Allen Benners Morgan. He was raised in Memphis and attended Pentecost Garrison, Presbyterian Day School, Episcopal High School and graduated from Memphis University School.

Following high school, he attended the University of North Carolina where he served as President of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, majored in Economics and graduated in 1965. The friendships he formed during these years continued throughout his life.

After college, he joined the Air National Guard where he served as a medic and, simultaneously, began his career at Boyle Investment Company in the Insurance Department working for his uncle, Jimmy Wetter. He soon shifted to the Mortgage Banking Department. In the mid 1970's, he took over and ran the real estate company's Investment Property Division, leading the development of office, retail, and multifamily properties. He was directly involved with or oversaw the development of more than 20 million square feet of commercial space in the Memphis and Nashville markets. His visionary insight guided the company's growth as he served as President from 1985 to 2012 and later Co-Chair Emeritus alongside his brother-in-law, John Bayard Boyle, Jr. In 2001, he was inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs, and in 2012, he was inducted into the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Hall of Fame. Henry often said what he valued most were the people he worked with, and he gave credit to them for the company's success.

Henry was deeply committed to his community and served on numerous boards. He served on the Board of Directors for the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce and was board member and past chairman of the Baptist Memorial Healthcare Foundation. He previously was a board member of the Memphis Arts Council, Memphis University School, Grace St. Luke's Episcopal School, Trezvant Manor, and the The Boys and Girls Clubs of Memphis. He also served as a vestry member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Henry was an accomplished sportsman. He was passionate about conservation and supported organizations, including Ducks Unlimited, Delta Wildlife, the Wild Turkey Federation, the Wolf River Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, and the TennGreen Land Conservancy. Henry found his greatest joy being with family and friends in the outdoors whether in a field, the woods, any break, or fly fishing on a river.

Henry achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the early age of thirteen. He excelled in tennis and racquetball, winning many trophies. However, nothing pleased him more than consistently beating his older brother, Allen B. Morgan, Jr., in tennis.

Henry lived by unwavering values: give your best, do what is right, and treat others with dignity and respect. Henry had a friendly and welcoming manner, with a smile that could light up the room. People sought his counsel because of his sound judgement and the value he placed on fairness.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Snowden Boyle Morgan, his sons, Henry Wetter Morgan, Jr. (Mena) and Bayard Boyle Morgan (Jane Hart), and his cherished grandchildren, Elliott Snowden Morgan, Sarah McLean Morgan, Bayard Wyatt Morgan, Gwin Anne Marguerite Morgan and Henry Kemp Morgan. He is also survived by his siblings, Allen Benners Morgan, Jr. (Musette) and Elise Morgan Stratton along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Henry will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and a respected business leader, always conducting himself with the highest standards of honor.

The family would like to extend Bettie Love, Tasha Donley and Jemecka Donley, their sincerest thank you for the wonderful care they provided in making Henry comfortable in his final days.

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11am at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN. Visitation will begin at 10am in the Parish Hall.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to St. John's Episcopal Church (www.stjohnsmemphis.org), Ducks Unlimited (www.give.ducks.org), or the organization of your choice.