July 8, 1939 – Aug. 27, 2024

Chickasha, OK

The funeral service for Ralph Morgan will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha.  Pastor Emeritus Kim Hayes will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Viewing will be Saturday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday, 2:00 pm-7:00 pm; and Monday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm at McRay Funeral Home.

Ralph Thomas Morgan, 85, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. His family surrounded him. He leaves behind his wife Evelyn Morgan of 63 years. Ralph Morgan was born on July 8, 1939, in San Fernando, California.

Ralph was known for his quick-witted humor, generosity, and his light-hearted banter. Above all, he loved his Lord and was a faithful servant. He cared deeply for his family, friends, and neighbors, not out of obligation, but out of love. In 1957 Ralph graduated from Ninnekah High School where he was active in the F.F.A. He won the Governor’s Trophy for Outstanding F.F.A. Member of Oklahoma and was selected Star Farmer of Oklahoma that same year. He received the Honorary State F.F.A. Degree in 1995. Ralph followed in his father’s footsteps. Jimmy, Ralph’s son, followed suit. Ralph owned and operated Morgan Cattle Company.  He was awarded the State Environmental Stewardship Award of 2001 in recognition of his hard work and standard of excellence. From 1971 to 1988, Ralph served as co-owner of Southwest Dairy Sales, an auction company that covered a five-state area. Ralph’s community service was extensive. He served on the Ninnekah School Board, Ninnekah Rural Water Board, Grady County Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Grady County Farm Bureau Board, and Grady County Fair Board. Additionally, he served 30 years on the Grady County Conservation Board where he retired in 2011. His service left an impact on his community and the state. Ralph was an avid supporter of Ninnekah School athletics, F.F.A., and 4-H. He served 30 years on the Grady County Junior Livestock Show Committee raising funds for 4-H and F.F.A. members who made the premium sale. Ralph was a director at First National Bank and Trust for 19 years. He was also a 32-degree Mason and Past Master of the Chickasha Masonic Lodge.

Ralph Morgan was predeceased by his father, James Thomas Morgan, his mother, Ruby Hazel Morgan, his sister, Wanda Maxine Ball Ochis, and a Grandson Braylon Morgan.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Morgan of the home, his son Jimmy Morgan, and his wife Alicia of Chickasha, and his daughter Kristy Riddle of Verden. Ralph has two Grandsons, Joey McCarthy and Bronson Morgan, and his wife Shannon of Chickasha, four Granddaughters, Annesha Jackson and her husband Anthony of Chickasha, Shannon Kirk of Chickasha, Shealon Wooton of San Antonio, Texas, and Kennedy Morgan of Chickasha. He was a proud Papa to seven great-grandchildren Nashaya, Aniayah, Isaiah, Nakoah, and Nakhya Jackson all of Chickasha, Tyson Kirk of Verden, and Echo Morgan of Chickasha.

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.