Mr. John Morgan Jr.

John Morgan, Jr. was born on October 2, 1931, to the late John P. and Nora Morgan in Nash County North Carolina. He was the 7th of eleven children. On October 17, 2019, God quietly took John home after allowing him to live and made his mark upon the earth for 88 years. He left too soon, but make an indelible print upon all our lives. John received his education in Spring Hope, North Carolina. He accepted Christ at an early age, at the Red Oak Baptist Church in Stanhope, North Carolina, where he received the foundation for his life-long spiritual growth in Christ. Having worked with his family on farms in Nash and neighboring Warren Counties, he served a tour of duty in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and rejoined his family in Wise, North Carolina where he met and married the love of his life, Mamie. Seeking employment opportunities beyond those provided in farming; in 1955, they relocated to Alexandria, Virginia. He was employed as a mechanic at Fort Belvoir and Fort McNair for many years. Following retirement from the federal government, he was employed by the Alexandria Schools as a bus driver. He loved his job and enjoyed interacting with the kids, especially those with disabilities. Several months after retiring from the school system, he was itching to work again and accepted employment as a driver with the Phillip Bell, Sr. and Winona Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Services, P.A. Under the pastorate of the Late Reverend Doctor Austin A. Booker, he joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. John was an active and devoted church member, participating in its various ministries. He was a faithful usher and served as President and Business Manager. He was also a member of the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association of Virginia, Inc. where he served as an Officer and Instructor. After having served more than twenty years as a loyal and dedicated trustee, the church bestowed upon him the honor of Trustee Emeritus. The work of the church was where John found his greatest fulfillment in life. He served as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Trustee Ministry. In the final analysis, he understood that it is only what you do for Christ that will last. John was a member of Universal Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall, P.H.A. On September 10, 2016, John received his Fifty Years Membership Certificate and Pin. He served as Worshipful Master from 1968 - 1969. John (known as Popa) loved his family and was very supportive of his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and their many activities. He was truly a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by: wife, Mamie J. Morgan; his father, John Morgan, Sr.; his mother, Nora Morgan; his brothers, Joseph Morgan, Justice Morgan, Lawyer Morgan, and Ruben Morgan; his sisters, Virginia Morgan-Vick, Isdora Morgan, Nettie Morgan-Vick and Nora Morgan-Long. John leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: son, Robert F. Jones (Azenegash) of New Jersey; daughter, Irene J. Washington (Darrie) of Maryland; adopted daughter, Shirley Davis, Virginia; two sisters, Ruby and Bettie Morgan of Washington, DC; three sisters-in-laws, Lucille Hinton, Gazette Pleasant (William), and Christine Jones; three grandchildren, Lasebia Brooks (Jonathan), Flori Thomas (Joseph) and Dahab Jones; eight great grandchildren, Renika Harley (Reondo), Dominique Warner, Reginald Sims, Fierri Jones, Dimitri Warner, Ronell Exum, Raeiah Exum, and Taylor Warner; one great great grandson, Tamari Harley; adopted granddaughter, Lakisha Harrison; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends. Special friends: T. Jean Horace, Gene Lawrence and Richard Williams. Special thanks to his nephew, Keith Long for always caring enough to bring his sisters to visit.

Mr. John Morgan Jr.

October 2, 1931 - October 17, 2019

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