Larry D. Morgan Sr.

    Morgan, Larry D., Sr., 67, April 22, 2012.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.  Interment to be held in the Sherman Cemetery.
    SHERMAN – Larry D. Morgan Sr., 67, died April 22, 2012, at his home with family at his side. He was born March 2, 1945, the second son of Herbert and Mavis (Perry) Morgan.
    He graduated from Sherman High School in 1963 and received the Best Short Distance Runner Award. He worked for local potato farmers, as a logger with his horse and for Great Northern Paper Mill before serving his country during Vietnam. After returning stateside, he was a drill sergeant, a practice which he continued to use for his lifetime. After returning home he worked primarily as a logger, but also enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, four-wheeling, fishing, hunting, camping and coaching his sons during their Little League seasons. He was often making jokes and was quick to gain attention of family and close friends with his unique whistle. Larry was a member of Sherman Area Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2299.
    Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Roanne (McNally); their children, Windy Pocock and husband, Jeff, of Sherman, Larry Jr. and girlfriend, Casey Chase, of Dover-Foxcroft, and Dustin Morgan of Sherman; two grandsons, Gabriel Morgan of Roaring Springs, Pa., and Garret Chase of Dover-Foxcroft; brothers, Russell and wife, Sharon Morgan, of Sherman, Michael and wife, Nancy, of Hermon, Marlon Morgan of Randolph, and Scott Morgan of Mapleton; sister, Mellony Morgan of Island Falls; two aunts; many nieces, nephews and cousins, especially nephew, Dylan Glasscock; and special friends, Dennis and Allicca Quirion, Anthony Lord, Ashley Hayes, and Army buddy, James Amos and Kathy, of Stevens, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents; grandson, Jesse James Pocock; sister, Loretta Smiley; and an infant sibling.
    Friends may call 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mark York officiating. Interment will be at Sherman Cemetery. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.