GUSTAVUS MORGAN Obituary

Gustavus Addison Morgan III 1953 ~ 2011 Gustavus Addison Morgan III, age 58, died on July 29, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a valiant battle with cancer.He was born on February 6, 1953, in Tacoma Park, Montgomery, Maryland. He married Eva Kay McCarrell on December 14, 1972; later divorced. He married Cynthia Chance O'Neill on March 13, 2004. Gus retired from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in July 2006 after 28 years of employment. He worked for the consulting firm HNTB from 2006 until his death. Gus graduated from the University of Texas El Paso in 2002 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after high school, he served three years in the Army continuing service in the National Guard retiring in 1997. Gus excelled in all he tried. He received numerous awards during both his military service and career with TXDOT. He was most proud of the 1996 Governor's Productivity Suggestion Award for completing a study on electro-magnet compatibility for tactical communications. His hobbies included flying planes, amateur radio, reading, and story-telling, Gus always had a story. One colleague described Gus as always willing to lend a helping hand and solid technical advice." Gus is survived by his wife Cynthia O'Neill Morgan; ex-wife Eva Kay McCarrell; children Stephanie Kay Morgan and Gustavus Addison Morgan IV (aka Kyle Jason McCarrell); stepsons Sean Michael O'Neill and Jeffrey William O'Neill to whom he was a mentor and friend; one step grandson, Owen Patrick O'Neill who knew him as "Grumpy"; one brother, David Curry Morgan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Gustavus Addison Morgan, Jr. and LaRue Curry Morgan and his brother Robert Stephen Morgan who passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2010. Viewing will be at the Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray, UT on Tuesday August 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the Henderson Funeral Home, 107 South 1st St., Santa Anna, TX on Friday, August 5 from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the First United Methodist Church, 401 South 1st St., Santa Anna, TX, on Saturday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Santa Anna Cemetery. Because of Gus' faithful service to the Army and National Guard as well as his patriotism and dedication to the mission of the armed forces that continued throughout his life, he wished that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Armed Forces Relief Trust at http://www.afrtrust.org/ in his memory.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 2, 2011.

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August 8, 2011

Dear Cindy and Family,

I am so sorry to learn of Gus' passing. I found him charming and had fun talking to him. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him and know him, even for this short time. Love, Sally Kershisnik

Dean Kilburn

August 5, 2011

Gus taught me a lot of things while we were in the National Guard together. We had a lot of fun, usually at the expense of others. Gus was always willing to help others and would do anything he could to help. Gus would bring a joke to drill Saturday morning that his wife would share from her work as he was trying to wake up and get ready for drill weekend.

Pat Worsham

August 5, 2011

It was a pleasure working with Gus at TxDOT. I learned a lot about two-way radio systems from Gus when he was at the TxDOT Brownwood and El Paso TxDOT District Offices.
I enjoyed the twinkle in his eyes and loved some of the fun stuff that he would pull off.

God Speed Gus

73's
WA5VRO

April Smith

August 4, 2011

I'm so sad to hear that Gus passed away. He was such a kind and friendly man. I worked with Gus in Austin on the I-183A Toll Road Project for HNTB in 2005 and 2006. I continued to receive email from him for years after I left Texas. He just wanted to say hi. He was like that. I don't think he ever met anyone he didn't like or try to reach out to. The world lost a truely lovely man.

Dan Ortiz

August 3, 2011

Gus, in the short two years I've known you, it was very enjoyable and a privilege to work with you. You always saw the glass half full. It was a wonderful ride. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Onike Lufadeju

August 3, 2011

Gus, you will be surely missed. For the brief time we worked together in Austin; you had stories and you made us laugh a whole lot. I pray you rest in perfect peace and you are smiling all the way to be with the Lord.

James Holder

August 3, 2011

Thanks Gus for the memories on the train of life, it was a good ride

Mike Snare

August 3, 2011

Goodbye Gus. You were a great friend and an excellent engineer. You will be missed in both areas.

Raiya Iverson

August 3, 2011

I had the privilage of being with Gus and David in some of the final hours at Huntsman. Both of you have forever left an imprint on my heart. I am forever grateful for the brief moment I got to know you both. Sincerely, Raiya Iverson - CNA@Huntsman Cancer Hospital

brian burk

August 2, 2011

I had the privilege to work with Gus at TxDOT. There has never been one like him and there will never be another. I will miss him.

Sandee Oliver

August 2, 2011

Gus,
I will miss your persistent teasing, that twinkle in your eye and the tilt of your head when you pursed your lips and scooted them to one side of your face. I won't forget your confident large stature, that was dwarfed by your sweet Southern charm. But most of all, I will miss our political bantering, (you weren't such a bad guy for a Republican). God speed, my friend. Sandee

Carrie Cox

August 2, 2011

Cindy,
My thoughts and love are with YOU - Gus was a great guy and I enjoyed knowing him. You hang in there, my friend...
With sympathy,
Carrie Cox

Chuck Murphy

August 2, 2011

My wife Traci and I offer our sincerest condolences on the passing of Gus Morgan.
It was my pleasure to have had the opportuntity to not only know Gus, but to have worked with him, learned from him, and shared in his great humor. Then add in the fact that he always had a story that he was reminded of. While I can appreciate why a family member would affectionally call him 'Grumpy", Gus had great knowledge in many areas, and although it is hard to imagine, Gus had a strong opinion on many things.
Gus and his knowledge base will be missed. His humor too, will be missed. I feel as though I am a more capable and educated employee due to Gus and his ability/willingness to share some of his knowledge. God speed Gus, you will be missed.

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