Wayne Lawrence Morgan was born in Miles City, MT, on March 31, 1951, to parents Robert I. and Bernice (Jellison) Morgan. He passed away at the Holy Rosary Healthcare after a short battle with cancer on July 25, 2021.
Raised in the Boyes, MT community, he attended grade school at Boyes and Hammond, MT. He graduated from Powder River County High School in Broadus, MT, in 1969. In 1970, he enlisted in the army, serving with the Army Air Cav in Vietnam as a tail gunner on a helicopter. Later on, he joined the National Guard for several years in Miles City, MT.
He married Janice Cundiff in Fort Hood, TX, in 1973. After his discharge from the army, they made their home in Broadus, MT, and Moorcroft, WY. They had two children, Tawny and Naomi, before divorcing in 1977. In 1979, he married Melody Hankins and moved his family to Kalispell, MT, before settling in Miles City. They divorced in 1999.
Wayne worked as a ranch hand on the Janssen Ranch in Coalwood, MT, a wheel alignment technician in Gillette, WY, a correctional officer at the Pine Hills School in Miles City, MT, and truck driver in Kalispel and for Beacon Carter/Cenex and B&C Oil in Miles City.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing when he was younger. Fishing, camping with his family, listening to music, and watching old western and sports on T.V. were also things he like doing. More recently, he spent his days at the VFW and took great pride in tending the flowers each summer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Naomi. Surviving him is his daughter Tawny of Billings, MT, Uncle Elvin Jellison of Miles City, MT, Uncle Harold Morgan, sister Roberta (Gary) Rickman of Miles City, and brothers Robert Morgan and John (Tina) Morgan of Broadus. He is also survived by his grandchildren Tyrel Olson of Billings, Aspen Olson of Sidney, Orrin Olson of Livingston, MT, Tristin Morgan of Miles City, great-granddaughter Bailey Jo Olson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank the nurses at the Holy Rosary Residential Living for their kind, loving care, of Wayne these past two months. Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2021, starting at 1:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com .
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday August 2, 2021
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday August 2, 2021
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 AM
Tuesday August 3, 2021
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday August 2, 2021
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday August 2, 2021
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
10:00 AM
Tuesday August 3, 2021
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jan Dinardi says
So very sorry for your lose. Rest peacefully Wayne.
James Arneson says
It has been years since we served together, but I always enjoyed the short visits we had when our paths crossed. It was an honor to serve beside you, now you Rest in peace Wayne, the ones here will stand guard
Deeon Bickle says
So sorry to hear this.
Rest in peace Wayne. Our prayers are with the family!
Vanna L. Byrd says
I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I don’t remember him, but I’m sure I saw him at times when my Grant-parents, Leonard & Violet Lancaster, lived in Boyes and Hammond. Prayers of comfort for his family.
SALLY ANN BORLA says
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT WAYNE–I HAVEN’T TALKED TO JOHN LATELY BUT HE IS MY NEIGHBOR SO I WILL STOP BY AND I SAW BUB GOING INTO THE IGA YESTERDAY. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BUB, ROBERTA AND JOHN AND YOUR FAMILIES. HAVING LIVED AT BOYES GROWING UP, I CERTAINLY DID KNOW THE MORGAN’S BUT DID NOT ATTEND GRADE SCHOOL WITH THE YOUNGER KIDS. I AM THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME–GOD BLESS-
Diane Welbes says
Sorry tp hear of your loss Thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Pat Handley says
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. As his older cousin I knew him my entire life. He was such a gentle soul. Praying for those surviving. May God’s grace be extended to all.
Louie says
Sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
Linda Walker says
Tawny I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a fine man and loved his girls. Rest in peace Wayne.
Mark Nielsen says
Tawney and family I am so sorry to hear about Wayne, He was a great man Friend and one hell of a backup to have working together when things were rocking and rolling at Pine Hills School. Plus lots of good times with all of you on the Banks of the Yellowstone,
Patricia Franklin says
Sending my condolence to the Morgan family. Wayne was such a soft spoken person when we were in school. I haven’t seen Wayne for along time.
Dallas Janssen says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wish I remember more of Wayne but was very young when he worked on the ranch. Wayne and John! Now I know that your in Broadus (John) should look you up next time in MT. Thoughts are with you all.
Melody says
Tawny so sorry for the loss of your dad, he loved you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. My family also send their condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers and love ❤❤🙏🙏
Ray Traub says
Sending my conddolences to the Morgan Family. Prayers to all.
Janice Morgan Franklin says
Tawny I’m so very sorry Wayne was a good man and so strong.He loved you and Naomi so very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family my heart goes out to you
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Morgan family!
Les and Jane Thompson says
Sending love and sympathies to all of Wayne’s family.
VEDA says
My thoughts are with Wayne’s family. Sorry we did keep up, living so close. It is sad, people from high school, rarely do. Sending my sympathies.
Josephine Meidinger says
My deepest sympathy
Vicki McLean says
Twaney , I was shocked to see that your Dad had passed. You are in my thoughts & prayers. He truly loved you ! He was a good person in my book. I saw him right before I left Miles City . We played music on the jukebox, of course we played his old time favorites, had a short dance while I waited for my mother p. Times like this there are truly no words. He has gone home , and reunited with your sister & other loved ones. Am so Sorry for your loss. Take care and may you find comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain or suffering. My deepest sympathy goes out to you girl. .