Nolan “Red” Morgan, 80, of Sour Lake died March 5, 2005 at his residence. A native of Remlig, Texas and longtime resident of Sour Lake, Red was a retired operator with Mobil Oil Refinery. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he was a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus, a member of Father Collins Council #11151 and a lifelong member of Sour Lake Lions Club. His hobbies also included golf and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Dot Morgan of Sour Lake; son, Rickey Morgan and his wife Joy of Blanchard, Oklahoma; daughters, Sharon Provost and her husband Zeke and Debbie Morgan and Eldon Israel all of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Brandi, Chance, Kaylee, Blake, Kevin, Brant, Shontel, Lindsay, and Eugene; seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Thelma Morgan; and his brother, J. C. “Cotton” Morgan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church followed by burial at Rosedale Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, March 7, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sour Lake Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 506, Sour Lake, Texas 77659 or any charity of choice.