Byerly Lant Morgan of Chattanooga, TN passed away April 29, 2022. He was born in Dayton, TN on March 26, 1934.

Byerly was a retired Postmaster having served at Spring City, TN and Soddy Daisy, TN. Before becoming Postmaster, he was an accountant at a Ford Dealer in Dayton, TN and then he was City Recorder at Spring City, TN. After he retired he returned to college and he attained an AS Degree in Information System and Worked at Provident (UNUM) Insurance Company in the Micro-Computer group. He later also worked in Real Estate.

Byerly served as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman of the Spring City United Methodist Church, Offices in the Spring City Kiwanis Club, PTA and Chamber of Commerce. Byerly served as chairman of local fundraiser for cancer, Boy Scouts and the March of Dimes Drive. He enjoyed serving as an Emcee for beauty contests and Chamber of Commerce Roasts. Byerly served on the board of directors of Rhea County Hospital and the First Bank of Rhea County. He was a 50-year Mason and past Master of Rhea Springs Lodge #310.

When he moved to Hamilton County in 1986, he joined Burks UMC. He joined the Paris & Spares SS Class, which became like family for him. He served the class as Email Reporter, keeping them informed of illnesses and good news. Byerly worked 300 hours in 2017 as a volunteer with VITA helping low income people with their tax returns as well.

Byerly was a family man and a man of giving. He gave his time, love and passion into everything he was involved in. Byerly loved holding and talking to babies and worked a few times in the Burks UMC Nursery.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles G. and Sarah (Sanborn) Morgan; wife, Mary (Heiskell) Morgan, daughter and only child Beverly Rosemary Morgan and special brother-in-law, Felix Heiskell, who Byerly helped, raise like a son from age 4 through 18, brothers, H.H. (Jack) Morgan, Joe Morgan, Harley Sanborn Morgan and sister, Jennie Ruth Everhart.

Byerly is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte (Meacham) Mullis Morgan, who lovingly cared for him during his illness, son, Cole (Cindy) Mullis, daughter, Catherine (Mullis) Atkinson, granddaughter, Courtney Mullis, grandson, Ethan Albright and Jacob Albright, sister, Susan (Morgan) Roddy, many nephews and nieces, special brother-in-law, Walt Everhart and special family friend, Rhonda (Michael) Rigby.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5 ^th , 2022 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at Burks United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Byerly to Burks United Methodist Church, 6433 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN 37343 or Soddy Daisy Food Bank at PO BOX 1468 Soddy Daisy, TN 37384.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.