Larry Dean Morgan Sr.

Larry Dean Morgan Sr. obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Larry Dean Morgan Sr.

Larry Morgan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Feb. 2, 2026.
Larry Dean Morgan Sr., 74, of West Frankfort passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026 in Herrin Hospital at 7:30am.

He was born on May 8, 1951 in Christopher to Eugene and Freda (McIntosh) Morgan. He owned and operated Larry Morgan Trucking Company for several years. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and going to shoot guns.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughters Kim (Dave) Henle and Krystal (Brandon) Starr; sons Larry (Aimee) Morgan, Scotty Morgan, and Wes Morgan; brother and sister-in-law Harry (Becky) Riddle; sister Marcia Spears; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Wednesday February 4, 2026 in the Union Funeral Home at 2:00pm. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm prior to the service.

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