Shawn “Morgan” Coalson, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 13, 2024.

He was born June 3, 1997, in Surry County, N.C., to Christy Jones Coalson and the late Thomas Neil Coalson.

He attended First Horizon Church in Statesville, where he found the Lord. Morgan attended North Rowan High School.

He worked as a “jack of all trades.” He was a farmer, landscaper, and did many odds and ends jobs. His laugh could light up the room. He loved listening to music a little loud. He was a country boy with a little bit of rock and roll. He enjoyed learning new languages. He was a survivalist. Morgan enjoyed sitting by the bonfire, having a beer with friends. He loved the lake and the mountains. He was a “wild man” and shined his brightest when he was outdoors. Morgan was a “porch sittin’ spittin’ county boy.” He loved his family and friends, that he made them family also. He loved helping others and was always putting others before himself.

In addition to his mother, Christy Coalson, Morgan is survived by his children, Xander William Taylor and Thomas Dean Coalson; fiancée, Kate Crandall; siblings, Mary Elizabeth Coalson (Jon), Zoe Elizabeth Coalson, Gabriel Coalson, and Denver and Daniel Quinterios; grandparents, Denny Jones Sr. and Judy Burchette; aunts, Angie Nunn (Mark),Tasha Zachary (Tom), Stacey Brown (Jamie), Vickie Coalson; uncle, Denny Jones Jr., (Amanda); niece, Lilly Forrest; and nephew, Raidyn Mansfield.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to the Suicide Prevention Center, or Fifth Street Ministries, 1421 Fifth Street, Statesville, NC 28677.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Coalson family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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