CLAXTON: Henry C. Morgan III, 69, passed away January 8, 2024.
He was a native of Evans County and graduated from Claxton High School in 1972. He worked for Georgia Pacific as a maintenance welder for many years and was a member in addition to past Master of the Ezel Masonic Lodge #335. Henry was known to give great advice, and for his passion of the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tending to his garden as well as cooking and grilling for local schools and for the Special Olympics.
He was preceded in death by his father, H.C. Morgan; mother, Betty Livingston; step-mother, Willene Morgan; step-father, Floyd Livingston; and step-brother, Bunky Driggers.
SURVIVORS: Wife of twenty-six years, Becky Morgan of Daisy, Ga.; two sons, Ian (Amber) Morgan of Athens, Ga. and Chad Morgan of Orlando, Fl.; two daughters, Shelly Morgan (James Barrow) and Jeri Morgan all of Daisy, Ga.; brother, Larry (Wanda) Morgan of Daisy, Ga. and step-brother, Jimmy Driggers; sister, Evon Boyett of Manasses, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Colie Morgan, Sienna Morgan, Van Morgan, Teagan Morgan, Elodie Morgan, Jasper Terry and Hadley Morgan; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
VISITATION: Friday, January 12, 2024; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Friday, January 12, 2024; 12:00 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
BURIAL: Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
PALLBEARERS: Ian Morgan, Drew Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Timmie Lamb and Ricky McGlashan.
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Members of the Ezel Masonic Lodge #335
REMEMBRANCE: Ezel Lodge #335, 10849 US Hwy 280 E., Claxton, Ga. 30417; and, Evans County C.A.R.E.S. P.O. Box, 186 Claxton, Ga. 30417.