Charles P Morgan

Charles Pierpont Morgan died peacefully at home in Ballwin, Missouri, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the age of 76. He was the second son born to Kendrick Pierpont Morgan and Carol Pearl Brain on October 13, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He and his brother, Scott, grew up in Wilmette, Illinois. His childhood included many good friends, annual road trips to grandparents and extended family in Utah, and many summer days spent at their family’s lake house. Several favorite family vacations included deep sea fishing, a dude ranch, and a once-in-a lifetime trip to Cuba. He graduated from New Trier High School in 1959. Charles served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Northwestern States Mission from 1961 to 1963, under the direction of President Don C. Wood. He had many faith-filled experiences on his mission that he often shared with his family. Upon returning home, he attended Brigham Young University. At that time, Charles’ cousin introduced him to his wife’s best friend, Carolyn Maw. Charles and Carolyn quickly fell in love and were married in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple on August 12, 1964. Charles officially entered the family business, Morgan Linen Service, in 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. Their first child, Deborah, was born there. Further training took place in Indianapolis, Indiana where their second child, Stephen, was born and then on to Jamestown, New York. Their next son, Blair, joined the family while they were in New York. The following move was to the company’s main office in Chicago, Illinois. Charles became the manager of the plant in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1971. Ryan and Douglas were both born in Indianapolis. Despite these frequent moves, many cherished friendships were made. The family finally moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1974 so that Charles could manage the St. Louis plant, located at 3124 Olive Blvd. St. Louis ended up being their permanent home where five more children were born to complete their family: Janelle, Bradley, Amanda, and lastly twins: Jared and Leslie. In 1982, Charles, his father, and brother became independent from the parent company and renamed the business Morgan Systems Inc. Charles served in various church assignments including branch president, bishopric counselor, youth leader, and seminary teacher. After selling the family business in 2003, he really loved his seven-year stretch volunteering full-time for the LDS St. Louis Employment Center as well as driving the UMSL Mobile Eye Van, a service for inner-city children. Charles was married to his eternal companion, Carolyn, for almost 54 years. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed the whole family gathering to celebrate their 50th anniversary. His days were occupied serving his family, his church, and so many in his community. He enjoyed people, driving, reading, good food, grocery store shopping, the Fourth of July parties, and family trips in their stretch vans, but his real love was reaching out to family and others. This was apparent to everyone who was blessed to know him. His devotion to the Lord and his family, his example of hard work, unconditional love, and selfless service will be his legacy. Charles is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and his ten children: Deborah (Tim) Staudte, Stephen (Denise) Morgan, Blair (Tami) Morgan, Ryan (Michelle) Morgan, Doug (Chelise) Morgan, Janelle (Rob) Richards, Bradley Morgan, Amanda (Mark) Lasley, Jared (Erica) Morgan, and Leslie (Paul) Rogers. He is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both his mother and father and his brother, Scott. Services: Funeral service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15081 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, Saturday, July 28, 10:00 a.m. Interment Bellerive Gardens Cemetery. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Friday, July 27, 4-8 p.m. and at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15081 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, Saturday, July 28, 9-9:45 a.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com. Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.

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Charles P Morgan

October 13, 1941 - July 20, 2018