Francis Leroy Morgan, 77, of Avenue, MD passed away August 1, 2014 at his residence. Born April 9, 1937 in Loveville, MD he was the son of the late Francis Bernard Morgan and Frances Alice Marie Russell Morgan.

On July 15, 1961, Francis married his beloved wife, Pearl Christine Faunce Morgan, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Together they celebrated 53 years of marriage.

He was employed with Hayden's Auto after 45 years as a Parts Manager until his retirement. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. His ultimate pastime was on Sundays watching his favorite football team, "Redskins".

In addition to his wife, Francis is survived by his godchildren, Janet Murphy (Clements, MD), Cathy Russell (Mechanicsville, MD), Jeffery Bennett (California, MD) Shannon Harrington (Leonardtown, MD); 14 nephews, 11 nieces, and many great nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends for Francis' Life Celebration on Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 4:00 p.m., at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charles Cortinovis on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton's Point Road, Avenue, MD 20650. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Walter Brooks, Michael Murphy, Pat Wood, Jeffery Bennett, Jimmy Morris and Chuck Morris. Honorary pallbearers: Andy Pilkerton, Leroy Russell, Bob Wood and Patrick Brooks.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.