Dennis Morgan

Dennis Morgan, 65, of Fordyce, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home.
He was born on August 30, 1956, in Warren, AR, to the late Curtis Watt Morgan and
Lois Morgan Hubbard. He is also preceded in death by a step-father, Doyne Hubbard.
Dennis and Jean Peters were married on August 18, 1977.

Dennis was a lifelong resident of Fordyce. He graduated from Fordyce High School in
1974. He was an avid Redbug and Razorback fan and loved cheering them on each
week. He graduated from Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, in 1978. He was a
member of the Mulerider Baseball Team where he played right field. Not only did he
enjoy playing sports, he loved to coach. He coached baseball to countless kids,
including his sons and grandchildren, for over 40 years. Dennis owned and operated
Morgan Insurance Agency, LLC. He loved taking care of his many clients, not only in
Fordyce, but around the state. Dennis was a member of the Fordyce Country Club
where he served on the board for many years. He recently enjoyed helping coach the
Redbug Golf Team. Dennis could be found on Saturdays chasing a big bass on
Tri-County Lake or spending time in the woods with all of his boys. His passion for
hunting and fishing was evident to everyone he met. Dennis was a lifelong member of
Temple Baptist Church. He served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and church
treasurer. If you knew Dennis or talked to him for more than 5 minutes, you know that
his pride and joy were his kids and grandkids. Any mention of them and he would beam
with pride.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jean Peters Morgan, of Fordyce; two sons,
Steven (Wesley) Morgan of Hot Springs and Scott (Aimee) Morgan of Warren; one
daughter, Samantha (Keith) Axsom of Fordyce; nine grandchildren, Parker and Matthew
Morgan; Brayden, Brynton & Bryant Axsom; and Macie, Makenna, Madalynn & Brock
Morgan; one sister, Debra Hubbard of Mesa, AZ.

Visitation will be Monday, October 25, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 26, at 2:00 pm at Temple Baptist
Church in Fordyce. Burial will follow at Smith Morgan Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Temple Baptist Church, 200 Graham St., Fordyce, AR 71742. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .