Lee I Morgan, age 71, of Hegins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1952, in Ashland, a son of Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan of Valley View and the late Lee D "Short" Morgan.

Lee was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

He was the owner of the former Morgan Oil Company, Hegins.

He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.

Lee was also a member of F AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lee D "Short" Morgan; by a daughter, Beth A Bensinger, and a grandson, Donovan J Julian.

Surviving are his mother, Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan; his wife Kay (Kieffer) Morgan, to whom he was married for 51 years.

He is also survived by a daughter, Emilie K (Guy) Julian of Hegins; son, Bradley E (Laura) Morgan of Hershey; seven grandchildren, Gabrielle M (Daniel) Umholtz, Kieffer J Quandel (fiancée Natalie Brooks), Dominic L Julian, Cassidy T Morgan, Wyatt B Morgan, Gabriel G Julian, and Giovanni B Julian; a brother, Rick (Patti) Morgan of Milan; three nieces, Allison Davenport; Ashley Sanchez, and Krysta Manning; four nephews, Andrew McConomy, Derrick Morgan, Adam Morgan, and Garrett Morgan.

Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.

Masonic services was held at 8:45 am at the church.

A viewing was held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.

Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983.

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

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