William Richard Morgan

William R. Morgan, 87, of Washington, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, in The Grove at Washington. He was born March 13, 1930, in Washington, a son of the late Evan R. and Effie Hutchinson Morgan. Mr. Morgan graduated from Washington High School.  He served his country in the Navy during the Korean War, earning a Korean Service Ribbon with three stars, a China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal.  A member of the Teamsters Union, Mr. Morgan worked in printing food packaging and wrapping.  He also owned Bill’s Janitorial Services. Mr. Morgan was a member of American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 and the Pulaski Club. He lived in the state of California for many years prior to returning to Washington. Surviving are a daughter, Julie Ann (Don) Pendergast of Arizona; a brother, Lawrence (Kay) Morgan of Washington; two sisters, Barbara (Dan) Gagich and Joan DePaoli, both of Washington; three grandchildren, Kim, Aaron and Kelly; and a son-in-law, Gene Ross. Deceased are a son, Billy; a daughter, Bobbi Lea Ross; a grandson, Kevin; four brothers, Harry “Hezzy," Richard, John, and Evan Morgan; and four sisters, Mary Ann Guido, Rachel Kinkel, Gertrude Taylor, and Margaret Richmond. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, February 8th, with Rev. Robert Grewe officiating.  Burial will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Military rites will be accorded graveside by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS  66675.