Kenneth Gene Morgan

Died: June 20, 2009

GRAY -- Kenneth Gene Morgan, 62, of Gray, died Saturday at his home.

Mr. Morgan was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Greeneville, and was a son of the late Edna Mae (Gilland) and Mason Thomas Morgan.

He was a graduate of Camp Creek High School in Greene County.

Mr. Morgan was employed by Don Gray Trucking of Kingsport for 21 years.

He was also an avid breeder of prize-winning AKC Chihuahuas, owning and operating Elanakens Chihuahuas in Gray.

Survivors include his wife: Elaine C. Morgan; a daughter: Sheila Kay Ricker of Mosheim; four stepdaughters: Kristen E. Davis of Jonesborough, Michele D. Somich of Piney Flats, Lisa Ann Puckett of Charlotte, N.C., and Somar Dogar of Dubai; nine grandchildren: Tyler Ricker, Zachary Ricker, Stephanie Schroeder, Gracie Somich, Andrew Puckett, Brady Puckett, Mariam Dogar, Newman Dogar, and Sara Dogar; a great-grandchild: Nathan Schroeder; three brothers: Mason Tommy Morgan Jr. of Bulls Gap, Joseph Ronald Morgan of Kingsport, and Glen Allen Morgan of Greeneville; two sisters: Wilma Ruth Ricker of Greeneville and Linda Sue Yokley of Dandridge; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by a brother, Ottis Lee Morgan.

For details regarding a private home service to be held at a later date, the family may be contacted by e-mail sent to (elanakens@aol.com)

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, by phone (1-800-ACS-2345), or online (http://www.cancer.org).

Snyder's Funeral Home in Gray is in charge of arrangements.