PHILLIPS – David Blaine Morgan, 75, passed after a short illness while at his winter home in Zephyrhills, Florida. Born on April 11, 1947, the oldest child of Montford “Spin” and Mary (Fahey) Morgan, in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire. David moved to Phillips at a young age and was an active Phillips resident for the remainder of his life.
David attended school in Phillips and graduated from Phillips High School, class of 1965. After graduation, David followed in his father’s path, and joined the US Navy. Stationed at El Centro, California for Naval training, David then shipped to Vietnam where he worked as a “SeaBee”. During his service to the country he was so proud of, David had many “experiences” that those who were fortunate enough to know him in later years heard the telling of those hilarious adventures. While in Vietnam, David started his collection of Vietnamese memorabilia that began a lifelong hobby that resulted in a museum quality display he was extremely proud of. An American flag and beautiful potted flowers always decorated the porch of his Maine home during the summer.
Of the jobs David had, being a car salesman is the one he will be best remembered for. Finally “retiring” after 35 years selling cars for the same business that was Gray Ford when he began and Home Auto Group when he ended. David sold automobiles to many families in the Franklin County area. His ability to sell anything to anyone is a trait his granddaughter inherited and earned him the beloved title of “Dealer Dave”. Ryan often joked if it had been legal, David would have sold he and Nancy for the highest price. His love of selling and gab did him well later when David began selling items at various locations in both Maine and Florida. His truck was often full of items to be sold at the other location whether he was headed North or South.
Dave was a member of many organizations including the Phillips Historical Society, the Lions, the Kingfield American Legion, the VFW, and the Elks. Dave had earned a reputation for organizing a good auction. His ability to entice most businesses to donate to a cause gathered many items to raise money for the charity benefiting from that auction.
On August 29, 1970, David married Nancy (Ellis). They made their home in Phillips, and in 1973 their only child, Ryan was born. They traveled to many fun locations as a family when Ryan was young, and he and Nancy continued to have a traveling excursion most every year. David was a fan of cruises to the Caribbean, and he and his companion, Lorraine Savage continued to go on many, using the winter home in Florida as a starting point for many adventures.
David is survived by his only child, Ryan Morgan and wife Iris, their daughter Kyla, and son Kelton, all of Farmington; his loving companion and BINGO and poker playing buddy, Lorraine Savage of Kingfield; his siblings, sister Kathy Morgan of Hollis, brothers Kenneth Morgan and wife Brenda of Norridgewock, Bob Morgan of Phillips, Mike Morgan and wife Joanne of Phillips, and Tom Morgan and wife Bonnie of Bingham; sister in-law, Ronnie Ellis; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. David is predeceased by his parents, Montford “Spin” and Mary (Fahey) Morgan; his wife, Nancy (Ellis) Morgan; sister in-law and her husband, Anita and Jeffrey Dunham; sister in-law, Elizabeth “Snip” Rolfe; brothers in-law, Lynn “Butch” Ellis, Rex Ellis, and Gerald “Jerry” Ellis.
Services will be held later in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
Good bye my friend, we will miss you. So sorry Ryan and Iris, and to grand kids
RIP Dave ole boy. I will always remember your gift of gab. You could charm the birds right out of the trees, but it was always in fun. You always had a great joke to share.
We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts are with the Morgan families. David will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Pat and Mike
A friend always. Will miss seeing you at sale events. But I know you took something to sell old boy up there. To family and friends so sorry for lost.
Oh my, such a good friend. The memories are endless. He and Nancy were just the best volunteers at Skye Theatre. He would greet and of course sell CD’s. The jokes were endless and the positive spirit a bit beyond that. Rest easy and well done my friend. Safe home.
My condolences to the family. Dave was a good guy.
good bye my good friend. thanks for all the laughs and idea that u gave me. i sure will miss that smile of urs. RIP
So sorry to read this. David was a classmate. So there was a lot of miles between us and our friends. We’ll miss you
at reunions. Condolences to Ryan, Iris and the kids.
David, you will be greatly missed. Thinking of you Ryan, Iris, Kyla, Kelton and Lorraine at this incredibly sad time.
Heidi Decker
Hard to believe another one of the people I grew up knowing, and listening to is gone. From visits to his house with my dad as a young kid, to chatting about the hundreds of things either going on or that happened in the past with the town and it’s people. I’ll always remember the last conversation on the historical house lawn we had. RIP David, I’m glad your reunited with Nancy again. You will certainly be missed .
My thoughts are with the Morgan family in this most difficult time.Gary
RIP Dave. Many great and wonderful people come from Phillips. You and Nancy were both. You served your Family, your Community, and your country. Thank you for your service.
So sorry to hear about David’s passing. Our thoughts are with the Morgan families. David will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Pat and Mike
Ryan and Iris and family
So sorry for your loss we will keep you in our prayers
My deepest sympathy to David’s beloved son, and all his family and friends.
David was a classmate of mine, graduating together in the illustrious PHS Class of ‘65! It was always fun to see David, do a bit of reminiscing and share a hug of greeting and farewell.
Rest in Peace my friend. May your spirit be free on the winds of the places you loved.
Our Deepest Sympathies to David’s family and friends. David will be missed as a friend, and classmate, at our class reunions and on this good earth.
RIP David I will remember all the times Durwood and I saw you at the auction in Fairfield
So sorry to hear this about Davee was a good friend of mine
So sorry to hear of this. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
He was such a fun classmate.
Cookie {Bubier} Robertson
Class of “65
David always shared his welcoming smile with John and me. No matter where he was, or what he was doing at the time, he’d always stop for a friendly conversation. Ryan, Iris, children, and all who will deeply miss a good friend, I’m so sorry for your loss.