Wendell Dale Morgan, 59, of Cobbs Creek, Va., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.

He was born on Jan. 25, 1956 and was the son of Patty H. Morgan of Diggs, Va., and the late W. Clyde Morgan.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Dale Morgan; brothers, W.C. Morgan (Valerie) and Ashby Morgan (Marsha); several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dale was an avid outdoorsman and owner of Milford Haven Kennels. He had been employed for over 40 years at the Newport News Shipyard in the Foundry Dept.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

Family received friends  on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 o’clock at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, Va. Burial was at Milford Haven Cemetery, Moon, Va. A meal followed at Salem United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salem Building Fund, Attn. Kevin Hogge, P.O. Box 474, Mathews, Va. 23109, American Heart Association or the charity of your choice.

Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews, was in charge of the arrangements.