Billy Ray Morgan was born on December 28, 1945 to the parents of the late Elihugh and Jewell Morgan in Crandall, TX. He was the fourth of eleven children to this union. He received his formal education in Crandall, TX.

After school he enlisted in the US Army from 1970-1972. During his time in the Army he served in the Vietnam War. He received a Bronze Satr Badge, Purple Heart, Brown Heart, Sharp Shooter M-16 and Marksman 45 Cal.

He was a kind hearted caring and funny man. He loved all his children and grandchildren and his family. He made a mark on many lives he touched in his 80years of life.

Loved ones he joins in eternal life alongside his parents are (2) children: Billy J. Morgan and Gloria J. Morgan, (2) grandsons: Braelyn Edwards and Braylon Morgan, grandparents: Bud Morgan and Lula Morgan, (5) siblings: Robert Morgan, Dorothy Morgan, Lula Faye Morgan, Brenda Morgan and Carolyn Morgan.

Billy leaves behind to cherish many memories his wife of 52 years Ora Morgan; (6) children: Regeman Mauldin (Brenda Mae), Billy Morgan (Awana), Erica Lee, Tracey Morgan, Mary Morgan-Vick (Jeff) and Tracy Morgan; (4) siblings: Lonnie Morgan, Thurman Morgan (Delores), Joyce Morgan and Annie Morgan; (20) grandchildren; (13) great grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.