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Larry Morgan Obituary

Larry Eugene Morgan, 72. Lawrence, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at home surrounded by family.

He was born August 30, 1944, at Centerville, Kansas. Larry was the son of Arthur K. Morgan and Marjorie (White) Morgan Sparks. He was a graduate from Parker High School in 1962. Larry served in the United States Army from June 1965 through June 1967.

Mr. Morgan was in partnership with Ezell-Morgan Construction as a home builder in Lawrence, from 1991 to 2013, when he retired. He was also a partner in Morgan Construction, from 1968 to 1991. Prior to this, Mr. Morgan was employed by Constance Construction, from 1962 to 1968.

Survivors of the home are his wife Theresa (Katzer) Morgan whom he married on July 19, 1969, at St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas.

Other survivors include five children; Cyndi Harvey, husband Bill and their daughters Ami Bennett (husband, Austin) and Caitlin, Curtis Morgan, wife Erin and their children, Ryan and Brady, Christi Morgan-Johnson Kees, husband Eric, and their children, Addison, Adam, Allie and Lizzie, Crystal Dodds, husband Chris and their children, Jacob, Wyatt, Kherrington and Makaela, and Clint Morgan, wife Brittany and their children, Blake and Greyson; a sister, Marilyn Katzer; two brothers, Terry Morgan, wife Kathy, Tim Morgan, wife Mary Ann; eight brothers-in-law, Maurice Katzer, wife Kay, Jerry Katzer, Greg Katzer, wife Shirley, Virgil Katzer, wife Linda, Ben Katzer, wife Barbara, Fred Katzer, wife Nancy and Mike Katzer; three sisters-in-law, Anthonette Wolken, Marlene Hermreck, and Kathy Wittman, husband Chuck.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the American Legion Post 14, 3408 W 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66049 on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to Addi's Cure, addiscure.org or Kansas Visiting Nurses Association, sent in care of Warren McElwain, 120 W 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2017.

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The Krizman's

September 5, 2017

Dear ones,thinking of the family....with love,Hayden,Diana,Frank and Judi

charles McPheeters

August 28, 2017

Dear Theresa and family,
I want you to know how much I liked Larry and you. I wish you the most peace possible at this time.
Sincerely,
Chuck McPheeters

BECKY (KATZER) BOONE

August 25, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your family during this difficult time. Cherish all the fun times and memories, as no one can take them away. Love you all.

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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