Bobby Ray Morgan

In the early hours of July 1, 2025, Bobby Ray Morgan passed away from natural causes in Montrose, Colorado, surrounded by his family. He was 52 years old.

Born on June 13, 1973, in Montrose, CO, to Ray and Margaret Morgan (Priddy), Bobby grew up in a large, very close family, and his cousins were more like siblings. He was especially close to his cousin Christy, who was his favorite partner in crime. He spent elementary school in Montrose and Dolores and graduated from Vista Charter School in Montrose in 1991. In grade school, he helped excavate the Anasazi ruins while the McPhee Dam was being built. Throughout his youth, he was involved in Royal Rangers, King’s Kids, as well as the Boy Scouts and Little League.

At 17, he joined the U.S. Army—a decision that would shape the rest of his life. After his military service and several years in coal mining, his career shifted toward private and public protection. From 2020 until his passing, he managed the office at his sister and brother-in-law’s business, Inside and Out Fireplace and Patio.

Bobby married Misty Hockaday and had their son, Valor Morgan, in 1997. The marriage ended shortly thereafter. Bobby was a proud father to Valor and was actively involved in providing him with a great childhood, leading him through Cowboy Action Shooters, riding motorcycles, camping, hunting, and fishing. He was determined to give his son the best tools to succeed in life. One of Bobby’s greatest legacies was the tradition of hunting, shared across generations with his Papa (Ray), brother-in-law Gary, nephew Ty, and his son Valor.

In 2014, he married the love of his life, Melissa. Together with their blended family—Valor, Isaac, and River— they went on non-stop adventures. From appearing in a movie, taking motorcycle trips, scuba diving in foreign countries, and cosplaying, to dressing up and entertaining children for charity, they had many more adventures planned for their life together.

A true protector at heart, Bobby surrounded himself with people and organizations who shared his values of God, family, and community—including the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and MPR. He had a deep passion for teaching and instruction, especially in CPR, First Aid, Hunter’s Safety, and Gun Safety.

His life was anchored in his faith in God and belief in Jesus as his Savior. That foundation, instilled in him at a young age, shaped how he led his son, served his family, and engaged with everyone he met. He was active in youth ministries as a leader and counselor at camps, in Royal Rangers, and through Boys Faith & Fly Fishing. In recent months, Bobby was deeply impacted by the book The Titus Ten: Foundations of Godly Manhood, which he participated in as part of a men’s study group that made drastic changes in his life and attitude. God was working in him in visible ways, and he eagerly shared that journey with anyone who would listen.

He was followed to Heaven the next day by his mother, Margaret Morgan, and preceded in death by his father, Ray Morgan. Bobby is survived by his “Pretty, Prancing, Pirate Princess” wife, Melissa Morgan; his son, Valor Morgan; stepsons, Isaac and River Clishe; his oldest brother, Jimmy Morgan (Kathy) and their children and grandchildren; his sister, Lisa Coram (Gary); niece, Margo Poole (Jake), Lily and Violet; nephew, Ty Coram (Melissa), Aiden, Blake, and Chandler; Aunt Dinkey Moore; cousins Missy, Marty, Melanie, Jody, Tiffany, and Christy; and many other cousins and beloved family members.

Bobby was proud to support Making America Great Again. #Trump2025

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. at Montrose Christian Church, 2351 Sunnyside Rd, Montrose, Colorado.