Roy Wade Morgan, age 75, of Johnson City, TN, passed away on June 15th, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 3rd, 1950, to Anita Grear Winnie Morgan and Roy Albert Morgan of Lancing, TN. He was a graduate of Wartburg High School.

He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Albert Morgan; mother, Anita Greer Winnie Morgan; son Justin Cory Morgan; brothers Gary and Ronnie Morgan.

He is survived by his wife Paula Morgan of Johnson City, TN; sister Elaine Pugh and Mike of Oak Ridge, TN; sister Lynita (Skeet) Loyd and Jerry of Lancing, TN; daughter April Henry and Bobby of Winchester, TN; daughter Chasity Anderson and Kevin of Wartburg, TN; daughter Brandi Morgan and Ben of Elizabethton, TN; son Ethan Morgan of the home; daughter Sarah Simons of Johnson City, TN; daughter Hanna Shuff and Sir of Johnson City, TN; daughter Lauren Hayden and Taryn of Bluff City, TN; daughter Ashley Poe and Cody of Bristol, VA; son Mike Isham and Cynthia of Cleveland, TN; son Jeff Isham and Laura of Newport, TN; all his beloved grandchildren Christopher, Kadience, Brayden, Corey, Corrianna, Ryker, Cash, Erica, Caleb, Millie, Isaiah, Zach, Breanna, Kynlee, Kolsen, Camren, Nori, Chozen, and Sage; too many nieces and nephews to name but he loved you all dearly. He also held a special place in his heart for two dear friends, Mike Baines and Wayne Byron, whom he loved like sons. He cherished the bond they shared throughout the years.

A devoted outdoorsman, Roy Wade found great joy in the mountains. As a young man, his favorite hobbies were casting a fishing line in Greasy Creek or walking through the woods hunting deer and turkey all throughout Sarvas Flats and Landrum Mtn. Spending time in the mountains brought him adventure and countless memories that he cherished throughout his life. He was always ready to tell a story from the mountains or a fishing tale to friends and loved ones.

In his golden years, nothing brought him greater happiness than spending time with his children and grandchildren. Some of their most cherished memories were made on the lake aboard his pontoon boat “WetFeet”. Whether he was giving fishing lessons, pulling the kids on the tube, or tied up in a cove swimming, those moments reflected the joy he found in being surrounded by the people he loved most.

For over 40 years, he proudly served as a Lineman/Foreman at Pike and TVA, a career that was far more than a job—it was a calling. He took great pride in his work, helping keep the lights on for countless families and communities in many states over the years. He worked around the clock to restore power on storms, such as the blizzard of ’93 and Hurricane Helene. His TVA coworkers were more than colleagues; they were family. The friendships he built over decades, being a lineman, remained some of the most treasured relationships of his life.

The streams, lakes, and mountains were his sanctuary on earth; Heaven is now his forever home. Though he has left this earthly life to be with our Lord and Savior, his memory lives on in every mountain sunrise, every turkey and deer in the woods, and every cherished memory shared by those who loved him dearly.

A service to celebrate his life will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, June 19th, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, located at 212 E F Street Elizabethton, TN 37643.

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at Schubert Funeral Home, located at 1318 Knoxville Hwy, Wartburg, TN 37887 with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at The Morgan Family Cemetery, located at 134 Annadell Cemetery Rd, Lancing, TN 37770.