George Charles Morgan Jr

George Charles Morgan Jr, 84, passed away in Nephi, Utah, Friday, February 27th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on July 16, 1941 in Glendale, California to George Charles Sr and Margaret Morgan. He was the third son, behind brothers Larry & Robert and ahead of siblings, David, Roger, Dorinda and Sue Beth.

He attended school in Torrance, California. While in high school, he enjoyed playing football and wrestling, where he took 1st place in State for Southern California. Following high school, George enlisted in the US Navy and became a hospital corpsman. He was stationed at Moffit Field Naval Air Station. It was during that time that he met his wife Marjorie, who fell madly in love with his uniform. They were married October 1st, 1960 in California and their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple.

After his release from the Navy, he attended San Jose State University and was employed as a manager for Hertz Corporation in the Bay Area for 15 years.

George and Marge had two sons, George III and Michael. They were also foster parents to many children through the years. He later acquired two daughters when his sons married. He treated Connie (George) and Casie (Mike) as his own.

When the boys were in their youth, George and Marge felt prompted to take a leap of faith and move the family to Nephi, Utah. He opened a sporting goods store on main street. A few years later he resumed his medical training from the Navy and began working at Juab County Hospital, which later became Central Valley Medical Center. He worked as an x-ray and lab tech which eventually led to him being Radiology Department Manager for over 30 years.

Seeing the need in the community, George and a group of others founded the Juab County Ambulance Association. He volunteered his time with the ambulance association for many years.

George is best known in the community for the Sub for Santa program, which he started thirty five years ago in his garage and in the beginning, largely at his own expense. Through the years, the program grew, and with the growth, George and his team of special elves were constantly moving the operation until they finally landed in the spot they work from today. Children throughout Nephi, Mona and Levan have had a merrier Christmas because of this holiday endeavor, which he absolutely loved doing. After retiring, he would come to life during the holiday season and it was clear to see that it was his favorite time of year!

George was an avid high school sports fan and attended many games through the years following his boys and grandkids. In recent years he loved taking trips south with his sons for a “boys night out.”

George was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served in various positions through the years. George and Marge also served as service missionaries with the church’s Addiction Recovery Program for 2.5 years. George had a strong testimony of the gospel.

George is survived by his adoring wife of 64 years, Marjorie (Marge), his sons George (Connie) and Michael (Casie). He was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

The family expresses sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and therapists at CVMC as well as family, friends and neighbors who have offered their love and condolences.

A viewing will be held Sunday, March 8th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi.

The funeral will be held on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 11:00am at the Nephi Stake Center, 251 N 100 W, with a viewing prior to the service from 9:45 to 10:45am.