George J. Morgan, 90, died at his home on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Nesquehoning, PA, to William H. and Gertrude Morgan. He was predeceased by his sisters Gertrude and Deanna. He is survived by his wife Caroline B. Morgan.
George was very proud of growing up in the beautiful Pocono mountains where as a young boy, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
He served in the U.S. Navy 1948-1952 on the destroyer USS Leary. His service was during the Korean War, and upon discharge he attained the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class.
Following his Navy service, he enrolled in Franklin and Marshall College graduating in 1956 at which time he was presented with the school’s distinguished Williamson Medal. He entered Temple Law School graduating in 1959 and began practicing law in Lancaster that same year.
His first residence in Lancaster County was in Lititz, PA, where he served on the Lititz Rec Center Board. George served on the bank board of Farmer’s First Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
In 1980 he began two consecutive terms as Lancaster County Republican Chairman and enjoyed getting to know the people and the far reaches and outlying areas of the county.
He appreciated greatly the Victorian history of his firm’s office building at 700 North Duke Street. He had a passion for the practice of law and loved the challenge of solving legal issues for his clients. Notably, he went to his office every day, through May of this year, 2021.
As an outdoor enthusiast, he was a fly fisherman, hunter, bird watcher and golfer for the sheer pleasure of walking the course and observing the birds and animals.
Along with his wife, he is survived by their four children: Randall Morgan, Karen Morgan Bucklee (Andrew), Erik Morgan (Lisa), Julianne Morgan and four grandchildren: Elizabeth Bucklee Peacher (Nicholas), William Bucklee, Joshua Morgan and Garrett Morgan. George is also survived by a niece, Laurie Fritzinger DeAngelo (Joseph).
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 South Duke Street, Lancaster, on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 am. Family is recommending masks to be worn at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 South Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, 48 North Christian Street, suite 200, Lancaster, PA 17602.
Joan Good
To the Morgan family,
We were saddened to learn of George’s passing. Please take some comfort in knowing that others share in your grief. With deepest sympathy.
Paul, Joan, P3 and P4 Good
Joseph, III & Melissa Nolt
Our deepest condolences to the Morgan family. It is with great sadness that I read this morning the passing of this awesome fellow. My dad, Joe Nolt, introduced me long ago to his friend, Mr. Morgan. I even got to know his son, Randy, who was working at his dad’s law practice. At the time, working for our father’s firms was a perspective Randy and I shared.
Stefanie Valar
George was a man easy to admire and appreciate. He and I served on the Lancaster Symphony board together and I worked in Advancement at Franklin & Marshall College. He was a classy, intelligent and thoughtful man. The Lancaster community has lost one of its greats.
With heartfelt condolences,
Stefanie Valar, Lancaster
CINDY AND DON GRIMM
MY HUSBAND AND I MAY HAVE ONLY HAD A BRIEF TIME OF KNOWING MR. MORGAN, BUT HE MADE QUITE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON BOTH OF US. WE MET IN PERSON JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR WHEN HE BEGAN HELPING ME IN THE SETTLEMENT OF MY MOTHER’S ESTATE, BUT IN THAT SHORT TIME, WE QUICKLY CAME TO THINK VERY HIGHLY OF HIM; HE WAS VERY SPECIAL TO US. HE WAS PROFESSIONAL, WARMLY KIND, TOOK OBVIOUS PLEASURE IN EXPLAINING EVERYTHING TO US, CALMLY ANSWERED ALL OF OUR QUESTIONS, WE ENJOYED HIS HUMOR, AND ONE TIME WHEN HE CALLED ME TO MAKE ME AWARE OF A CERTAIN SITUATION THAT HAD OCCURRED, HE LISTENED TO ME WHEN I SHARED WITH HIM OF THE EXTREME FAMILY STRESS THAT I WAS HAVING TO ENDURE WHILE SETTLING MY MA’S ESTATE, AND HE ENCOURAGED ME, MORE THAN ONCE OVER THE MONTHS, WHEN I WAS NOT RECEIVING ENCOURAGEMENT FROM CERTAIN OTHERS THAT WE MIGHT EXPECT. I KEPT IN TOUCH WITH MR. MORGAN BY EMAIL AFTER HE WAS NO LONGER GOING IN TO HIS OFFICE. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF HIS PASSING … SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR HIS WIFE AND FAMILY. MY MA’S MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS 12-18-2020 … NOW I WILL HAVE TWO MEMORIES OF THAT MONTH AND DAY. ~ CINDY AND DON GRIMM
Dennis M brown
He was my lawyer & Four Pines Hunting Camp buddy. R.I.P. buddy.
Denny & Janet
Suzannah Nolt
My deepest sympathies to the Morgan family and all others who knew and loved George. My dad knew George for many years and always spoke highly of him.
Sincerely,
Suzy Nolt
Alan Na Linda Loss
Dear Caroline and Family:
We were saddened to learn about George’s passing away. He was a good friend of my father and you both were good friends of both of my parents. I used to see George occasionally at Weaver’s at lunch time on Wednesdays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
With Sincere Sympathy,
Alan and Linda Loss
cynthia zimmerman
George was, without a doubt, one of the nicest men I ever met. When my 95 year old Father died in 2020, George was his lawyer; I was the executor and we became friends. He was a patient teacher about all things legal, but our mutual love of the law firm’s building became, for me the “icing on the cake” of our friendship. When my sister died unexpectedly 4 months later, George graciously agreed to handle her estate as well. How lucky I was to become acquainted with such a warm, kind gentleman. He left a lasting impression on everyone who was fortunate to have known him.
ron smith
Dear Caroline and family:
Sincere condolences to you. I will remember George as an expert estate planning practitioner and an honest friendly gentleman.
With deepest sympathy,
Ron and Dee Smith
Susan Enck Weik
Mr. Morgan held a position of utmost esteem for our family for many, many years. In my parents’ eyes, there was no one finer or who possessed more expertise than Mr. Morgan.
He assisted my family in so many ways that he came to simply be called George.
I remember his unique voice and his particular way of facing potential obstacles.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Jeff Bennett
Morgan Family;
I am sorry to see that your father passed. He was a great father to you and a great role model for the neighborhood. He will be missed by many.
Jeff Bennett