William Morgan

LCDR William Richard "Bill" Morgan, 69, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home.

He was born April 8, 1943, in Scottsburg to William Ernest Morgan and Mary Wilma Holt. He married Dolores Amores on Jan. 17, 1971, and she survives in Shelbyville.

Other survivors include daughter, Cindy Flach of Texas; son, Rick (wife, Tricia) Morgan of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, April (husband, Ed Jr.) Parker of Shelbyville; brother, Rick Handlon of Shelbyville; sister, Marcia Tackett of Shelbyville; sister, Debbie Ayler of Madison; brother, Jimmy Morgan of Scottsburg; sister, Carol Jean Samples of Austin; grandchildren, Hailey Morgan, Morgan Parker, Emily Parker, Logan Skotzke, Robbie Skotzke and Sarah Skotzke; several nieces and nephews; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Morgan retired in 1995 as a Lieutenant Commander after 28 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

He was a high school basketball standout at Austin High School, but he turned down a full athletic basketball scholarship to North Carolina State to enlist in the Navy.

Mr. Morgan also was known for his ability to build race car engines.

His personal relaxation activities were to play music and spend time around horses. He was always ready to watch a good old Western movie at any time.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2012, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Heroes of Honor and Glory Veterans Garden in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens with graveside military honors conducted by U.S. Navy and local veterans' organizations.

Memorial contributions may be given to Huntington's disease research in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.murphyparks.com.