of Hilltop, AR
September 15, 1951 - April 25, 2024
Jerry Clinton Morgan, age 72, of Hill Top, Arkansas passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 25, 2024 at Hospice of the Hills in Harrison. He was born September 15, 1951 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Leslie C. and Lolette Hale Morgan.
Jerry married Wanda Simpkins on October 28, 2005 in Hollister, Missouri and they honeymooned at Silver Dollar City. He was in law enforcement for over 43 years, having worked with the Alexandria Police and Louisiana State Police and retiring from the Harrison Police as a school resource officer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and playing with his grandkids. He was an avid shooter and reloader. He loved to cook all the Louisiana dishes for his family and take his family on trips to the beach.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Wanda Morgan of the home; his daughters and sons-in-law, Allison Covington, Lisa and Jason Stone, Katie and Cliff Nix, Emily and Kyle Pierce, Kristi and Jason Bledsoe and Kandi and Ty Rowland; his son and daughter-in-law, Dusty and Erin Morgan; his grandchildren, Jaydn and Kyleigh Bledsoe, Maisie and Maggie Rowland, Makinley and Evan Atkins, Jillian Covington, Chloe Stone, Dash, Elliott and Archer Pierce, Braxton and Remington Morgan and Macen, Hunter and Wyleigh Nix and his great-grandson, Jett Atkins.
Visitation was on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Harrison Faith.
The graveside service was at Hill Top Cemetery with Scott Brandon and Randall Garcia officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Frontline Families Foundation in Harrison or the State Police fund.
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15 Condolence(s)
Carol Elliott Baugh
Monday, July 15, 2024
Jerry babysat for my brother and me during a summer when he was in high school - his family lived next door to us on Burns Street. I have many good memories!
Prayers for his family and loved ones.
Ron Briley
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
I met Jerry in October 1976 when I joined the Alexandria City Police Department. Jerry was my FTO and taught me how to police. We began good friends and went hunting together. Jerry was hired by LSP in 1977. I was hired in 1979 and we both assigned to Troop. We spent our careers together. We were both on the SWAT team and shared many missions. Jerry and myself went to the same church. I will always cherish his friendship.
Ronnie Besson
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
I met Jerry in 1979. I was eighteen years old and a Freshman at Northeast Louisiana University. I did a ride-along with him on a Saturday night. He was patient enough to let me ride and ask questions for 2 hours. A night I will never forget with E67. What a good man! I’m saddened to hear of his passing. May God comfort the Morgan family.
Norman Karamales
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
I met Jerry April 27, 1981 on my first day as a Louisiana State Trooper. Jerry was my first training officer at Troop E. We spent a month of 12 hours shifts working together, He was a patient teacher and good friend.
Rut Whittington
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Jerry and I grew up in the same town and worked together at the Louisiana State Police. He was a good man, a good friend and a very good Trooper. I pray that God will comfort his family and friends during this time of loss and sadness.
Ida Widner
Monday, April 29, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. I always appreciated Officer Morgan, as I knew him when I taught at Skyline. He was helpful and good with the kids.
Debbie Wilson
Monday, April 29, 2024
Wanda, both you and Jerry were a special part of our little crew at Woodland. I always felt supported by Jerry and appreciated his help with students and parents. He was firm and had high expectations, but he was always fair. I enjoyed hearing him tell stories about his childhood in Louisiana. He will be greatly missed!
Bob Reese
Sunday, April 28, 2024
We all will miss Jerry, he had a lot of friends in the Harrison schools, in law enforcement, an the community in general, a good man and friend. Deepest sympathy to Wanda and his family.
Paulette Jech
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Wanda & family, I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I remember how my kindergarteners at Forest Heights always loved it when he came to our room. He was a kind man. Praying for you all.
Howard and Kathy Petree
Friday, April 26, 2024
Our sorrow at Jerry's passing is not something we can put into words.
Our prayers and love go out to his family and friends at this most painful and challenging time.
Stuart and Terri Brisco
Friday, April 26, 2024
So sorry for your lose, praying for you all.
Kristen Sams
Friday, April 26, 2024
We are praying for you all. So sorry for your loss.
Tavonda S Brown
Friday, April 26, 2024
Praying for the family!
Beverly Shows
Friday, April 26, 2024
We are praying for you and your family. We love y’all.
Kathy Smith
Friday, April 26, 2024
Wanda, I am so very sorry for your loss, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.