Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr.

Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr. was born December 29, 1940, to Nellie & Bert Morgan. Joe is survived by his wife of five years, Georgie; three children and their spouses: Tracy (Tony) Tyler, Jill (Mike) Jimenez, & Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth); five grandchildren: Jake Jimenez, Ervin Tyler, Libbie Jimenez, Hallee Tyler & Myles Tyler; three siblings and their spouses: Earl (Kaye) Morgan, Den (Sandy) Morgan, & Ruth (Larry) Church; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is also survived by three step-children and their spouses: Kyle (Abbey) Schneidmiller, Kevan (Aura) Schneidmiller, & Kyla (Jay) Potter along with six step-grandchildren: Odin, Linus & Fauna Potter and Sidney, Sarah & Lucy Schneidmiller.

Born and raised in Parshallville, Michigan, Joe graduated from Hartland High School where he excelled in athletics, earning all-american honors in two sports and all-state honors in four sports. Following high school, Joe enlisted in the US Navy where he proudly served for four years. After completing his service to his country, Joe returned to Parshallville where he married and started a family.

Joe worked mostly in various management positions throughout his career. Upon retirement, he moved to Walla Walla to be closer to his children and grandchildren. In 2008, after having moved into Eagle Meadows Assisted Living, Joe met Georgie, whom he later married.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family; especially watching his grandchildren play sports and perform in their local drum corps. He was an avid sports fan with a fervent loyalty to Michigan teams. He liked to travel and was a voracious reader, who at one point had read every mystery book in the Livingston County Library system.

After a long battle with various health issues, Joe passed away on July 8, 2013. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his grandson, Marcus Tyler, his brother, Russ Morgan and brother, Bill Morgan.

Known for his quick wit and sense of humor, Joe will be greatly missed by his wife, his children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

The Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Doug Hays officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Regional Cancer Center through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA.