C.J. Morgan

Clarence J. Morgan (C.J.) departed this life at his home, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. He was born on June 17, 1932, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to William Ira and Pansey Mae Morgan (Payne). C.J. served in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict.   He was a drywall installer and built his home fifty-nine years ago, where he raised his family.  Being a very close family, they gathered for all occasions at their family home.  C.J. was a hunter of all game and enjoyed fishing, hiking, walking, and traveling.  His favorite times were spent with his family. 

He is preceded in death by his love; his wife of sixty-six years: Betty Jane Stover Morgan, his parents, two sons: Julius and Billy Morgan, three brothers and four sisters.

C.J. is survived by two daughters: Diana Morgan Lamey and Janice Morgan both of Marked Tree, Arkansas, two granddaughters: Jessica Morgan Fernandez (Alex) and Brittany Morgan Hardin both of Marked Tree, one grandson: Clint Morgan Lamey (Avy) of Texas, eight great grandchildren: Gabriel Michael Lamey, Landon Hardin, Rachel Hardin, Sophia Fernandez, Cotton Hardin, Sebastian Fernandez, Raylan Lamey, Bruce Michales, one brother: Howard Morgan of Marked Tree, three sisters: Barbara Pitts of Mountain View, Arkansas, Joyce Carr of  Florida and Sue Weeks of Mississippi.

A funeral service will be held at Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. 

Interment will follow funeral service in Marked Tree Cemetery with military honors.

Brother Ronnie Benson will officiate the service.

Arrangements are under the care of Delancey Funeral Home in Marked Tree.