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POLAND -- Gary G. Morgan, 79, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Born June 28, 1947, in Youngstown, Gary was the son of the late George Morgan Jr. and Marion Kathleen Johnson Morgan.
He was a graduate of Struthers High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a signalman, a third-class petty officer, during the Vietnam War, serving aboard the USS Dealey DE-1006 with his brother, Tom.
Gary began his career at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers. He was one of the founding members of Gold Cross Ambulance, with owner Daniel H. Becker serving as the General Manager of Operations. Gary then worked in medical sales and as an account manager with Sherwood, Tyco, Kendall and Covidien medical supply companies, retiring after 33 years.
He was a member of the Western Reserve Joint Fire District for 40 years, retiring with the rank of captain. Gary was also a firefighter with the Boardman Fire Department for 22 years. He was awarded the EMS Star of Life award multiple times by the state of Ohio.
Gary was a longtime member of the Poland United Methodist Church, the Romeo Dinner Group and the Bessemer Croatian Club.
In 1971, he was one of the first certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the nation and one of the first four in the State of Ohio. Gary was one of the first instructors of CPR and first aid in the Mahoning Valley. He was one of the first National Safety Council fire instructors in Mahoning County.
Gary leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Candy Pitts Morgan, whom he married in 1971. He leaves his loving sons, Daniel (Jennifer) Morgan and Brian (Beth) Morgan. The pride and joy of Gary's life were his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Lillian, Madison, Christian, Jordan and Brooklynn; his sister-in-law, Linda (Harold) Milligan; his brother-in-law, Sandy (Nancy) Pitts; and his longtime friends, Daniel H. Becker and Dottie Melody.
Besides his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas R. Morgan.
Above all else, he cherished spending time with his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Whether attending school events, sports, church or holiday gatherings, he enjoyed their achievements, and they brought him great joy.
Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, 11 Spring St., Struthers, and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland.
A funeral service will follow calling hours at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with Pastor Paul Turner officiating.
Interment will take place in Poland Riverside Cemetery with full military honors presented by the U.S. Navy and the Ellsworth V.F.W. Post 9571.
The family is requesting material tributes take the form of contributions to Children's Ministries at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, Poland, OH 44514, in memory of Gary.
Visit www.beckerfuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Gary's family.
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