Augusta, GA
William Joseph Morgan Ii Obituary (2022)
William Joseph Morgan, II
Clarks Hill, SC – Entered into relaxation on Thursday, Might 19, 2022, Mr. William Joseph Morgan, II, 74, loving husband of 52 years to Mrs. Mary Zeller Morgan.
Members of the family along with his spouse embrace his kids: Lori Younger and Billy Morgan (Eva); grandchildren: Mahala Younger, Bowden Younger, Lucas Morgan and Lydia Morgan; brothers: Dan Morgan (Joann) and Jim Morgan and sisters: Deb Barron and Lisa Pomerinke (Ronnie). William was preceded in demise by his mother and father: William and Betty Morgan; daughter: Jo Anne Morgan and grandson: Ethan Barnard. He additionally had quite a few nieces, nephews, and cousins, and an abundance of buddies whom he beloved dearly.
Referred to as Billy Joe or BJ to his household and buddies, he was born January 4, 1948 in St. Louis, MO. Coming from a household of wealthy army service, it is not shocking that BJ enlisted in america Air Power instantly after graduating from highschool to help the conflict in Southeast Asia. He served 8 years as a Loadmaster, flying numerous missions into Vietnam, incomes quite a few ribbons and awards, together with a Meritorious Service Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. He adopted active-duty service within the US Air Power with service within the Air Guard and Military Nationwide Guard, retiring with 20 years complete service. He was pleased with his service, however humble, and barely spoke of his experiences. He was so very pleased with his son and grandson’s service within the Military Nationwide Guard and US Coast Guard, respectively. Along with his army profession, he spent a few years as a police officer for the town of Edgefield, SC, and police officer and firefighter for North Augusta Public Security. He retired from the Savannah River Web site after twenty years, steadily progressing all through his profitable profession.
BJ was fiercely protecting of his household, and was a loving and dependable husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and pal to many. He by no means met a stranger, and genuinely loved the corporate of others. His youthful disposition and humorousness endeared himself to everybody who crossed his path. He was bigger than life, and went all-in in all the things he did and any pursuits his kids expressed an curiosity in. He was playful and adventurous and had so many hobbies, together with auto racing (even collaborating in auto cross in his youth), motorbike driving, soccer, tenting, basic vehicle restoration, crusing, cowboy motion taking pictures, automotive and army mannequin development, astronomy, mannequin railroads, “torturing” his grandchildren, and so many extra! He had a ardour for studying each fiction and non-fiction, from WWII to Vietnam, Westerns and historic fiction, Celtic historical past and presidential biographies, and something supporting his hobbies. He usually had a stack of books and magazines that he was consuming concurrently.
His Catholic Religion and love of the Holy Trinity was paramount to BJ, and he all the time endeavored to reside his life based on Christ’s teachings. He instilled this religion and morality in his kids, main by instance and all the time holding them to the very best of requirements. Anybody who witnessed him within the presence of his beloved spouse instantly sensed the love and admiration he felt for her. They have been everlasting soulmates. He was really an ideal man and wonderful function mannequin. He will probably be deeply missed and without end remembered, however his household is assured he’s resting within the arms of Jesus.
The household wish to thank the nurses and docs at Piedmont Hospital ICU for his or her loving care in his remaining days.
The funeral Mass will probably be held Friday, Might 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Ingram as celebrant. Interment will comply with at 1:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery, 24 Eastview Street, Edgefield, SC 29824.
Memorial contributions could also be made to the Tunnel to Towers Basis or St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 4921 Columbia Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813.
A brief vigil will probably be held on Thursday, Might 26, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. adopted by visitation till 7:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Administrators, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please signal the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
Revealed by Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Administrators – Augusta on Might 23, 2022.