William Richard Morgan

William Richard Morgan, professional pill-dispenser and world-class dad joke enthusiast, finally decided to take his ultimate prescription for eternal rest on March 22, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on June 5, 1933, in Hobart, IN. Bill lived a life that was equal parts pharmacy, fishing, and pure Morgan magic.

A Purdue University graduate who spent over six decades dispensing both medications and dad jokes, Bill was the proud owner of Daniels' Drug Store in Paso Robles. He didn't just sell prescriptions; he sold community, one prescription and witty comment at a time.

Bill's family tree is less a tree and more a forest - six children (Anna Sandos, Teresa St. Germain, Vallona Davidson, Dean Morgan, Evelyn Morgan, and Richard Morgan), 13 grandchildren (Hannah, Samantha, Bridge, Shannon, Stephen, Morgan, Robby, Chris, Ben, Wes, Karolyn, Alexis, and Ricky), and 18 great-grandchildren who will fondly remember him as the father with a goat-like stubbornness that could outlast even the most persistent pharmaceutical rep.

He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife Maureen, second wife May, eldest son Billy, parents Vallona and Delmar, and siblings Wayne, Wilma, Mick, Hazel, and Bob. We're certain Maureen is already preparing for his arrival in heaven with a mix of love and a playful raised eyebrow.

A fishing enthusiast and Wheel of Fortune superfan, Bill approached both with the same laser-focused determination. While he might not have won the big prize on TV, he won at life - mastering the art of terrible movie selections and maintaining an infectious sense of humor, and stalwart adherence to the long “Morgan Goodbye”.

To know Bill was to love him - a man who put God and family first (and terrible movies somewhere near the bottom of the list), Bill's life was a testament to hard work, integrity, and the art of making people laugh – often unintentionally. He touched lives through kindness and generosity.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Honor Flight of the Ozarks - because Bill believed in honoring veterans almost as much as he believed in his right to tell the same story, repeatedly.