William Ralph Morgan, age 88, of Varnell, Georgia passed away at his home Saturday morning, April 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Hammontree; and sister, Mary Helen Hammontree. He is survived by his wife, Ysleta Morgan; son, William "Bill" Ralph Morgan, II and his wife Wilma Morgan; step-grandchildren, Eric (Jennifer) Cucksee, Tara Cucksee, and Jesse (Sarah) Cucksee; step-great grandchidlren, Alyssa, Ian, Luke, Maddox and Jackson Cucksee; sisters-in-law, Mary Sue Souther, Gladys Wilson, Doris Lee and Freda Thomas; several nieces and nephews also survive. Ralph loved his family, church, country and community. He was a member of the Varnell United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School there for 40 years. He served practically on every committee of the church's Board. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was instrumental in obtaining the Charter for the City of Varnell, was a volunteer fire fighter for the City's first fire department. He also served as its first City Judge and was the City Manager for several years. He also was appointed as one of two State Directors for Georgia's Dixie Youth Little League Baseball organization. A memorial service to celebrate the life of William Ralph Morgan will be held at Varnell United Methodist Church on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Chris Branscomb and Rev. David Jones officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Varnell United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.