James Earl Morgan was born September 30, 1945, the fourth child of the late Tommie and Katie Morgan. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Union Missionary Baptist Church. He later joined Mt. Zion Spiritual Church #2 where he continued to his walk with the Lord until his health failed him.

James married Eunice Black on June 20, 1963 and to this union six children were born: James Jr, Jeffery, Jonathan, Jenella, Joan and   Joshua Morgan. James Jr and Jenella   preceded James in death.

James was a father, husband, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. His legacy touched the hearts of all.

James provided for his family working as a truck driver and mechanic.

James went home to be the Lord January 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by both parents, his siblings, Raymond Morgan, Tonette Blair, Joe Morgan, Cora Tatum, and Robert Morgan; and two children, James Jr. and Jenella Morgan-Carter.

He is survived by his partner of 33 years, Ora Gray; sons, Jeffery (Sandra) Morgan, Jonathan (Charlotte) Morgan, Joshua (Wilma)     Morgan, and daughter, Joan Morgan; grandchildren, Brian Jeter,     Marcus Payton, La Toya Bowie, Shardae (Deon) Hardeman, Kendrick Hooker, LeKendra, Jasmine, LaShonda Morgan, Trenton (Ashley) Morgan, Alauryn Grace Morgan; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Deon, and Addalyn; sisters, Ruthie Sessions, Brenda Hicks, Bonnie (Melvin)     Allen, and Barbara Morgan; brothers, Hermia Morgan and Troy     Morgan.