Thomas "Earl" Morgan, 84, died March 29, 2010 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas. He was born May 1, 1925 at Three Sands, Oklahoma, the son of Levi Byron and Netia Alice (Gregory) Morgan. He married Helen Slaymaker April 22, 1948 at Eunice, New Mexico. A Great Bend resident since 1948, coming from Garden City, Kansas, Mr. Morgan was a drilling superintendent and tool pusher for Damac, Inc., until his retirement. He served in the battles of Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe during World War II, as a private first class in the United States Army, Company G, 513th Parachute Infantry. He was a paratrooper who was dropped behind enemy lines, earning three battle stars. Mr. Morgan was a member of First Christian Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, all of Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Helen Morgan, of the home; three daughters: Sandra Jenks and companion Michael Richards, Great Bend; Kim Tutak and husband Rick, Great Bend; and Terri Delgado and husband Beaver, Great Bend; one brother, Fred Morgan, Burkburnett, Texas; three grandchildren: Stacie Cameron, Troy Tutak, and Larissa Richards; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alma Prewett. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. The Reverend William F. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010 with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the American Heart Association or First Christian Church Building Fund, in care of the funeral home.