Claude “Mr. Bud” Astor Morgan, III, age 87, of Smithville  passed away Monday morning February 10, 2025, at his residence. 

He was a salesman for Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., served in the Virginia National Guard and attended Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church. 

He was born September 4, 1937, to his parents, the late Claude Astor Morgan, II, and Florence Elizabeth Snyder Morgan Palmer. 

Survivors include two children, Julie (Mark) David of Smithville, and Craig (Holly) Morgan of Ft. Worth, TX.; grandchildren, Kristal (Johnny) Turner, Tyler (Elisabeth) David, Kylie Gathright, Geren Gathrigh; great grandchildren, Trace Turner, Natchez Turner, Flynn David and Rose David. 

The family has honored Mr. Morgan's request to be cremated. 

A Memorial Service was held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bill Robertson officiating.  

In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alive Hospice or Alzheimer’s of the Upper Cumberland, in memory of Mr. Morgan.  

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.