Xavier M. Morgan

The Rev. Xavier Manuel (Bemoe) Morgan, son of the late Lawrence and Dorothy Morgan, receded to eternal life on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at the Hampton Veterans Hospital at approximately 1 a.m.

Xavier was reared in Wakefield, Va., and attended faithfully Pocahontas Church. He graduated from the Sussex County School System. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force and began his study in computer science. He became employed in both the state and private sector for a number of years.

Xavier was a gifted singer and soloist performing with various groups. One particular group which he so admired, The Voice of Elite. They were not only singers but a family. For better employment opportunities, Xavier relocated to Maryland where he accepted a position with the Maryland Attorney General's Office until his medical retirement. He then moved to the Newport News area to be near family. He united with the Colossians Baptist Church family and later answered the call to ministry. God's infallible word was forever in his heart as he studied privately and corporately, earning a master's degree in theological studies. Xavier relocated to Atlanta in most recent years and continued in his calling while attending Bethel Church until his health declined.

"He is the Author and Finisher of My Faith"

Leaving to forever cherish his memory is one son, Cameron Kennedy of Houston; two sisters, Jackie Morgan Stith (Melvin) of the home, Vanessa Claiborne (Robert) of Petersburg, Va.; three brothers, Larry Morgan (Yvonne) and Wayne Morgan (Holly), both of Atlanta, and Cecil Morgan (Mattie) of Newport News, Va.; three uncles, Webster Brown of Surry, Va., Norman Brown of the Philippians and George Brown of Wakefield, Va.; three aunts, Vashti Miles and Bessie Thornton, both of Wakefield, Va., Barbara Richwood of New Jersey; a devoted niece, Miyoshi Stith of Maryland; a devoted cousin and godsister, Stephanie Balderama of Smithfield, Va.; one sister-in-law, Brenda Morgan of New Jersey; three brotherly friends, Lawrence Taylor and Tyrone Lundy, both of Petersburg, Va., and Van Clay Joyner of Smithfield, N.C.; a host nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

A service of love and remembrance will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Colossian Baptist Church, 856 Old Fort Eustis Blvd., Newport News, Va.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Morgan online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.