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James Preston Morgan

James Morgan Obituary

James Preston Morgan, 60, of 2917 Mansfield St., NE Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at the VA Medical Center, Salem, Va. Born on June 8, 1949, in Chatham, Va., he was the son of Herman L. Morgan and Ida L. Motley Gunn. Most of his life was lived in Danville, Va. He resided with his sister in Roanoke since 2003. James was well known as J.P. or Pete. He served in the United States Army with the 1st Infantry Division in Viet Nam. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Morgan. Other survivors include his stepmother, Celmer Morgan, of Gladys, Va.; one son, James T. Morgan of North Carolina; one stepdaughter, Sherry Taylor, of Danville, Va.; one sister, Judy K. Sutton, of Roanoke; one brother, Jonathan Martin of North Carolina; two grandsons, Alex and Jamison Morgan of North Carolina; one granddaughter, Hanna Tate of Danville, Va.; two nieces and two great-nieces; along with aunts and cousins in various locations. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Oakey's North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, Va. His cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, you may make monetary donations for Ward 4J in his memory to: VA Medical Center of Salem, Voluntary Services, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, Va. 24153. A Celebration of James' life will be at his home of residence, Saturday, January 9 at 3 p.m.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Morgan

20 Entries

Judy Sutton

December 31, 2024

I miss him everyday. He was a great brother. He had a wonderful sense of humor. It was an honor to have him in my home and take care of him.

Judy Sutton

January 14, 2010

Thank you all for remembering J.P. and for your kindness. I was so lucky to have had him with me. It was worth every minute taking care of him. He is greatly missed in our household, but I know he's at peace. Love always, Sissy

Sherry Taylor

January 12, 2010

jp Im always thinking of you. I miss and love you with all my heart. Love Your, Fatbay

January 10, 2010

Sherry and Norma

Thanks for giving me a chance to know such a wonderful man even though it wasn't for long but in that little time i have some wonderful memories to carry on with me i honestly don't think no one could ever meet a more kind and loving man as J.P. But also believe he's at peace now u will be greatly missed.
Love Always,Katina

January 10, 2010

Judy,

Our condolences to every one who mourns his loss. God's Blessings on you, Judy, for giving from your heart to care for J.P. during his failing years. You found the strength that only his "Sissy" could to help him through his final days. May that same strength see you through your grief. J.P.'s pleasant ways, kindness to others, and that famous dry wit will live on as we remember him always.

Jim and Sharon

Alice McGhee Rose

January 9, 2010

To the guest viewing this book, Please remember to keep this family in your prayers. God took with him home a very special person to many, he was not my blood kin but I thought of him as a second father. Jp I will always love you and your family all of you have always been very special to me. Love U Always,

CECIL AND VALERIE WILLARD

January 9, 2010

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

PAT JEFFRIES-TALBOTT

January 9, 2010

JUDY,
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. JUST KNOW GOD IS IN FULL CONTROL AND YOUR FAITH WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY ROADS TRAVELED SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU BUT YOU AND J.P. HAVE ALWAYS BEEN REMEMBERED. GOD BLESS. PAT JEFFRIES-TALBOTT.

JP WITH HIS FATBAY!

Sherry Taylor

January 8, 2010

Hey, JP I love so much! Yesterday was so very hard you were a great Dad to me also. And although I have always called you JP you have always known what you mean to me. Im a better person because of of you and I will cherish every moment that I had with you for the rest of my life. I will pass all my memories on to your granddaughter Hannah she will never forget about her PAPA MORGAN R I P Love Your, Fatbaby

AMY RAGSDALE ADKINS

January 7, 2010

JP WAS A GOOD MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND. IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM IN MY HEART I LOVED HIM LIKE HE WAS FAMILY.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU..

January 7, 2010

Judy, I am so sorry to hear about JP. He was a good man and I know a good brother. May he be at peace now! Love you Susan Carter Danville, Va

JP and his sister judy at home.

Sherry Taylor

January 6, 2010

Aunt Judy Thank You, for always letting me care for JP while you were gone somtimes. I have so many precious memories in your home with JP that I will cherish in my heart forever. Im so very proud to say that I had the chance to love and be loved by such a wounderful man as your brother. I hope you fine comfort with this picture. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

J.P. at home at his sister Judy's

Sherry Taylor

January 6, 2010

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES PRESTON MORGAN A WOUNDERFUL SON,BROTHER, HUSBAND, FATHER,GRANDFATHER, UNCLE & FRIEND

Norma Hearp

January 6, 2010

J.P. had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. As Sherry has always said God broke the mold when he made J.P. and he did, you will never meet another person as wonderful and as kind as J.P. He was like a father to me, he was always there for me. I love you & miss you J.P. Love Norma

Alice Rose

January 6, 2010

Sherry,
It hurt so bad to get that phone call the other night. Ahh..the memories I have of this man are so vivid...I loved JP like a 2nd father growing up. I love you and Shirley as well and miss you all deeply. I hope that you know my prayers are with you. He was a fighter and a strong one! JP I love you!!

Carol Halstead

January 6, 2010

Never will I know another person that made me laugh as hard as you made me laugh and all the while you didn't even crack a smile. I will miss your great stories and hearing of your lifes adventures. You will be greatly missed but I rest easy knowing you are in the great hands of our maker. R.I.P. Uncle J.P. We will meet again. With much Love, from your niece, Carol Halstead

Judy Sutton

January 6, 2010

J.P. was the best brother anyone could ask for. He had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known. I will surely miss taking care of him and being his friend. All my love brother from your little sister Judy.

Dale / Vicki M. Brogdon

January 6, 2010

Jamie, Alex, Jamison, Judy
We are sadden to hear about Pete's death.
We hope memories of him as a Father, Papa Pete, and a Brother will help you as you lay him to rest.
Jamie, Son We love you love Mom & Paw
Alex and Jamison Grandmaw & Paw love you.
Judy thank you for taking care of pete.
Thoughts & Prayers are with you
With love,
Dale & Vicki M. Brogdon

Dale /Vicki M Brogdon

January 6, 2010

Jamie, Alex, Jamison, Judy
We are sadden about the death of Pete.
We hope the memories of him as a Father, PaPa Pete, Brother will help you as you lay him to rest.
Jamie Mom & Paw love you
Alex, Jamison Grandmaw & Paw love you
Judy thank you for taking care of Pete
Thoughts and Prayers are with you

Sherry Taylor

January 6, 2010

Jp was the most wounder person that I will ever know I will love and miss him for the rest of my life. I love you JP with all of my heart. Love Your Fatbaby Sherry!

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