Charles Hamilton Morgan ’61

Charlie died May 2, 2019, peacefully at home in his native Spartanburg, S.C.

He came to us from Spartanburg High School. At Princeton he majored in English, ate at Quad, and was a Keyceptor and a member of the Orange Key Undergraduate Schools Committee. His roommates were John Clark, Jim Wickenden, Jerry and Jack Sullivan, and Bob Reed.

After Princeton Charlie earned a master’s degree in English at Tulane and then embarked on a teaching career at Converse College in his hometown. His dedication to his beloved Converse was unique, an association that spanned his entire lifetime. A sterling administrator, mentoring colleague, and legendary professor, Charlie was deeply respected and revered. He changed many lives.

Charlie also treasured his years at Princeton and the lifelong friendships he shared with his roommates and Wilson Morris. A highlight of his life was the establishment of the Charles Morgan Endowed Travel Fund at Converse. John and Jim surprised him in such a way that, we are told, almost rendered him speechless.

Charlie’s passion for travel was surpassed only by his love of his family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula; daughters Molly Fisher and her husband, Gavin, and Mamie Morgan and her husband, Alan Hester; two grandchildren, Morgan and Luke Fisher; brother Elford; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.