Benny Carroll Morgan
March 11, 1930 ~ February 16, 2016
Benny Carroll Morgan, 85, of Huntersville, MD, passed away on February 16, 2016 in Callaway, MD. Born on March 11, 1930in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Gertrude Penland Morgan and Arch Glenn Morgan. Benny was preceded in death by his brothers, Archie Leo Morgan of West Virginia, and Harold K. Morgan of Michigan. He graduated from Fairmont high school in 1948. Benny graduated Fairmont College in 1952 with a Bachelors in Music in and West Virginia University in 1953 with a Masters in Music. He served in the United States Army from August, 1952 to April, 1960. While serving in the United States Army his duty stations included Okinawa, Benny moved from Worthington, WV to St. Mary’s County, MD in 1958. He was a music teacher at Esperanza Middle School, Margaret Brent High School, and Chopticon High School for 30 years retiring in July, 1986, he also worked as an organist and choir director at several local churches.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in All Faith Episcopal Church Charlotte Hall, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Father David MacDonald officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Shinnston Memorial Cemetery Shinnston, WV.
Pallbearers will be: Johnny Alvey, Earle Redden, Branden Alvey, and Bernard Vallandingham.
Contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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I send my sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Mr. Morgan. I had the opportunity of having Mr. Morgan as my music teacher and he was a great funny teacher who made learning music fun and easy. May the memories you have get you all through this difficult time. God Bless, Mr. Morgan.
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Benny. He had such a great sense of humor and was so very talented. My deepest condolences to the family in their time of grief. God Bless you, Benny.
So very sad. he was one of the bests Chorus teachers ever. He actually taught me to sing my best and I got to sing at my graduation with my Dad watching me. RIP Mr. Morgan and hope you have a great chorus in Heaven.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Benny Morgan. He was my music teacher at Margaret Brent, more than 50 years ago. I have always remembered his kindness and friendliness.
So sorry to hear of Benny’s passing. He brought the joy of music to many a child and young adult. May he rest in peace.
I am sorry for your loss. I fondly remember Mr. Morgan as my music teacher at Esperanza Middle School. He left a lasting impression on me and to this day, I remember to enunciate when singing. He loved music and made me smile in class every day!
Now here is a loss for us all.
Benny was one of the kindest gentlest men I have ever known. His gift to me came in the eight grade at Margaret Brent Middle School when I told him I had written a song, but I couldn’t read music.
I recorded it on an old cassette player and he not only put it on paper for me but also told me that the song I had written was in a 15th century mode of music!!!
I will miss seeing you now and then and asking if all is well. Now, I know, it is for you are in the peaceful place. God bless and safe journeys my friend.
To Benny’s friends and family,
What a life well lived….Benny touched so many lives by sharing his love of music ….a true gift to the children and people of St. Mary’s County. I will always remember his radiant smile, sense of humor and memorable annual Beethoven’s birthday party. Benny, you were much loved and admired.
God Speed.
I had the pleasure of working with Benny for many years in the St. Mary’s County school system. He was a knowledgeable and caring teacher, and, just as important, a wonderful human being. Sue and I send our thoughts and prayers for him to his family.