Larry E. Morgan, 79 of 24 Stremback Street, Ashland, passed away Friday October 11, 2024 at his home.

He was born on June 13, 1945, in Pitman, a son of Ernest and Joyce Kissinger Morgan.

Larry was a graduate of Tri Valley High School, Class of 1963, where he excelled in football and basketball. Following high school, he and his friends had many memories playing flag football in the mud at the Hegins Park. He helped coach Tri Valley Midget football for 11 years.

He was an assembler for TRW/Chromoloy, Harrisburg for 37 years, followed by 15 years as a maintenance man for the Tri Valley School District, taking pride in all aspects of the job, especially in maintaining the football fields.

Larry was a life member of the NRA, and enjoyed hunting, which he was very proud of his trophy 11 point buck. He had perfect attendance at the annual Easter Sunrise Service, and Wednesday Bible Study. Larry loved all sports, especially the Steelers and Penn State football. Larry will be remembered for his outgoing personality and enjoyed life to the fullest.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Dennis Morgan.

Larry is survived by his wife, the former J. Louise Reinoehl, to whom he was married for 18 years.

He is also survived by three sons, Kenneth Morgan, Valley View; Eric and wife Crystal Morgan, Klingerstown; Blake and wife Pamela Morgan, Hegins; one daughter, Rachel and husband Matthew Kerstetter, Gowen City; 4 step daughters Kimberly Petusky; Kelly and husband Joe Kost; Michelle and husband Dave McCammitt; Jennifer Neary and fiance John Tygier; and a sister Brenda and husband Peter Tetrell; 7 Grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces, cousins and friends.

Family wishes to thank the staff of Connections Life Hospice, Mt. Carmel for the compassion and excellent care during his brief illness with cancer, also the offices of Dr. Douglas Charles in Valley View, Dr. Satish Singla, Pottsville and Dr. Lewis Harpster, UPMC Mechanicsburg, as well as Pastor Jeremy for the love and care he gave to Larry during his illness and the friendship they shared.

Services will be held at Lavelle Church of the Nazarene at 11am on October 21st, with Pastor Jeremy Smallwood officiating. A visitation will be held from 10am until time of service at the church.

Memorial contributions can be mailed to the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene, 2879 Fairgrounds Road, Lavelle PA 17943.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .