Talmadge Lawrence Morgan
April 19, 1937 – July 16, 2026
MIDDLESEX – Talmadge Lawrence Morgan, 89, peacefully passed on from this life and went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
He was born in and spent his entire life in Nash County, NC., a son of the late William Armie Morgan and Teretha Roxanna McLaurin Morgan. Professionally, Talmadge worked for NC State Government as an Archivist. Aside from catching his favorite westerns on TV, during his spare time, Talmadge could be found running his hunting dogs and spending time riding his horses. He took full advantage of spending time with his family whom he loved dearly. Talmadge was an active and faithful member of Social Plains Baptist Church, serving as Deacon for many years. He was loved by his family, his church family, and all his friends and he will always be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Brantley Morgan; his niece, Laurie Rawls (Graham); his great nieces, Morgan Walston (Chris) and Madison McVey; a great nephew, Matthew McVey; and his great great niece, Aubrey Walston.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine Lamm and his nephew, Gregory Lamm.
Funeral Service will be held at Social Plains Baptist Church, 639 Hagwood Rd., Zebulon, NC, on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with visitation from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM, prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Social Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome and memorials may be made to WMU at Social Plains Baptist Church, c/o Debra Vick, 5824 Vick Lane, Bailey, NC 27807.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell, NC. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Laurie and family, The passing of your Uncle Talmadge was announced this morning at church. Please accept my sympathy. He was definitely a friendly man who always had a lot to say when he’d stop by for a chat. I hadn’t spoken with him in some time and I have missed seeing his red truck driving around as he checked on everything all over the place. I feel very fortunate to have met him. I hope your memories of him will bless your hearts. Sending love to all of you.
Carol Faye, so sorry to learn of Talmadge passing away. Ted always enjoyed their phone calls. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love in Christ, Sandra Smith Morgan
This makes me so sad. Talmadge was such a loving, kind, and humorous man. I have so many wonderful memories with him at church and during the many times we shared fellowship outside of church. He and Mrs. Carol are two of the most generous and loving people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. They always treated me like family, no matter how much time had passed since we’d last seen each other.
Mrs. Carol, I know your heart is broken, and I know you’re going to miss Talmadge more than words can express. I pray God gives you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. The love you and Talmadge shared was so special and was evident to everyone who knew you both. He will always be remembered for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and the joy he brought to so many lives.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you, Mrs. Carol.
I am so sorry I know it will be tuff but know he is in his heavenly home and he is new again My prayers 🙏 are with you all
I had the privilege of riding to work with Talmadge and Carol many years ago when working with the state. We had such a good time! Talmadge was always cutting up with us girls that rode with him. I was blessed to know them. Carol, may God give you strength, comfort and peace that only He can give. 🙏🏻 with love and prayers ❤️
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