David Lee Morgan

Mr. David Lee Morgan, age 41, of Glenwood, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his residence.

David was born on March 6, 1984, in Dublin, Georgia, and lived most of his life in Wheeler County. He was a 2002 graduate of Wheeler County High School and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Forestry from Swainsboro Technical College in 2005.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and building model trucks. Known affectionately as “Uncle Pawpaw,” he especially cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews. He was a caring soul who would give the shirt off his back to help someone in need and was always ready to lend a listening ear. Despite many challenges in his life, David carried himself with a smile and a positive attitude that inspired those around him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his generosity, and his unwavering love for family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, L.E. and Virginia Morgan; his maternal grandparents, Elbert and Evelyn Phillips; his cousin, Ronnie Fowler; his bonus aunt, Shirley Brown; and several aunts and uncles.

David is survived by his parents, Danny and Kay Morgan; his sister, Danielle Connell (Buster) of Alamo; nieces and nephews, Sierra Kaydan, Lane, Ginnie Lynn, Charlie, Oaklie, and Cassidy Connell; his bonus nieces and nephews, Skylar, Raylynn, and Wyatt Finch; his best friend and aide, Nicole Finch; and several special aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until just prior to the service.

Interment will follow in the Edge Memorial Cemetery in Glenwood.

Active pallbearers will be Avery Slater-Simpson, Brent Phillips, Cody Marsh, Derick Fowler, Dusty Phillips, Erick Fowler, Lane Connell, and Skylar Greer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Shepherd Center Foundation, 2020 Peachtree Road NW Atlanta, GA 30309.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Morgan Family are in charge of arrangements.

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