Harry Sherman Morgan

Harry S. Morgan, 97, of Xenia passed away on March 29, 2026. Preceded in death by spouse Dorothy O. Morgan, twin infant sons, parents John and Ethel Morgan, and siblings Virginia (Miller) and John Lawrence. Harry is survived by daughters Laura (Dale) Stahl and Rosemary Morgan; nieces Rebecca (Vickie Evans) Miller, Cindy (Don) Mader, great-nephew Thomas Mader. Harry’s Celebration of Life will be at Young’s Event Center, Yellow Springs OH on May 13, starting at 5:30. Gifts in Harry’s name can be made to Miami Township Fire Rescue or a charity of your choice.

Harry was born in Greene County to John Thomas and Ethel (Swigart) Morgan. He spent happy childhood years playing, occasionally with his pet pig, on the Whitehall Farm where his parents were farm hands. His family didn’t have much money but they made the best of what they had.

Harry attended Yellow Springs schools and was a proud member of the Class of 1946 from Bryan High School where he was known among students as the “car guy.” After graduation, he worked in the foundry at Morris Bean & Company with an eye toward working in the office.

In his young adult years Harry met Dorothy Oswald at a dance in Dayton. With her, he forged a marriage in 1957, purchasing a home on Shawnee Drive, just a block away from his parents, and began a family. Harry was active in Yellow Springs United Methodist Church serving as church treasurer and volunteering on special projects. There he made lifelong friends who gathered for Sunday lunch and weekend pinochle games. Harry volunteered with the Yellow Springs Volunteer Fire Department before his college studies began in earnest.

He often rode a bike to work, then drove to Dayton a couple of nights each week to attend classes at University of Dayton. He determinedly took a few classes here and there, semester after semester to earn an associates degree, then continued classes to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Hard work and planning paid off when Harry moved into the accounting department at Morris Bean, where he continued to “cook the books” until his retirement.

In 1969 the family moved to Beavercreek where Harry and Dorothy spent free time with friends playing euchre and pinochle, dancing to the tunes of Tommy Dorsey and other Big Bands. Their lives were filled with love and laughter.

In Beavercreek Harry was an active member of Aley United Methodist Men, known for their Black Bottom Biscuit Breakfasts. Lacking culinary skills, Harry was part of the cleanup team. He also helped with a Habitat for Humanity project and other around-the-church tasks.

In retirement Harry delighted in travels to Europe, Canada and Australia with Dorothy and longtime friends. Those trips continued to bring Harry joy and he often remarked that he was glad he took the time to make those trips.

In 2021 after Harry’s legs decided he needed to use a wheelchair, Harry moved to Elmcroft Senior Living (now Shawnee Estates) in Xenia where he “assisted” the receptionist, regularly sharing stories with her. There Harry found a new home where he reconnected with former Bryan High School Bulldogs and Greene County friends. Throughout his elder years he continued to attend annual reunions with family, with classmates from Bryan High School and with colleagues from Morris Bean.

His nieces, great nephew and daughters are not alone in missing this gentle, friendly guy. His good humor and profound caring for people left an imprint on many lives.