Bobby Ronald Morgan, 79, of Tamaroa, passed away at 8:45 P.M., Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence.
Bobby had been a shotfire for Consol Burning Star #4 coal mine. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Tamaroa. Bobby was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of the Tamaroa Masonic Lodge and UMWA.
He was born January 12, 1942 at Dowell, IL, the son of Jack D. and Irene (Moore) Morgan.
He married Donnie Sue George on November 14, 1964 at the First Baptist Church in Tamaroa and she preceded him in death on December 2, 1999.
He is survived by one daughter - Carla Pulke and husband Michael of Tamaroa, two grandsons - Collin Pulke and wife Rebeccah of Du Quoin and Colton Pulke of Tamaroa, one great grandson - Grayson Pulke of Du Quoin, one great granddaughter - Iris Pulke of Du Quoin, one sister - Sandra Elmore of Coffeen, IL, three sisters-in-law - Connie Prusacki, Peggy Koenegstein and Karen Morgan, one brother-in-law - Marvin (Joyce) George, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Wayne Morgan, five brothers-in-law - Harold George, Leon Prusacki, Ivan (Kathrine) George, Mike Koenegstein and Gene Elmore.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Tamaroa Cemetery at Tamaroa with Rev. Raymond Baggott officiating.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Masonic services will be conducted at the cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Tamaroa Cemetery at Tamaroa.
Friends may make memorials to the Tamaroa Masonic Lodge and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.