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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 23, 2013.

MORGAN, James O'Connell 95, of Tampa, died on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at the Baldomero Lopez Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes, FL. He was born in Cleveland, OH. James O'Connell Morgan was an artist, veteran of WWII, loyal husband and father of six. He was founder of Morgan Studio (Cleveland, OH), the advertising, art and photography business which he ran for the better part of four decades. The Cleveland native later lived in Key Biscayne, FL, and Keller, TX, with his wife Mary until her passing in 2011. He then moved to Tampa. Morgan was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll University. At John Carroll, he was on the Big Four championship team in 1939 and was inducted into JCU's Sports Hall of Fame. He also studied at Pratt Institute of Design in New York City. He was a soldier during World War II. First enlisting and later entering officer candidate school (OCS). He served his country with honor for over four years. After his time in the U.S. Army, he began his career at Malmquist Studio until he founded Morgan Studio in 1951 as "the architects of the printed page." He was a devoted husband to Mary Lawton Morgan. They were married Dec. 19, 1942. Mary passed away in May 2011. They were married for 69 years. James and Mary had six children: Sundance (Iris) in New Orleans, LA; Mary Lynn in Columbus, OH; Wesley (Lynn) in St. Louis, MO; Gregory (Ellen) in Tampa, FL; Daniel (Annette) in Lakewood, OH; and Robert (Joy) in San Francisco, CA. James is survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at Saint Luke's Catholic Church in Lakewood, OH at 10 am on Sept. 14, 2013. James & Mary Morgan will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the American Red Cross, Tampa Bay Chapter, 3310 W. Main St., Tampa, FL 33607. Please sign his guestbook at www.veteransfuneralcare.com. Veterans Funeral Care 727-524-9202

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August 17, 2025

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John Morgan, Lieutenant Colonel, USA, Ret.

August 17, 2025

My Uncle Jim was ever a gracious, affable gentleman. He was a field-grade officer, and an expert in combat camouflage, His military service, as well as that of my father, his brother, my mother and her brothers, served as an inspiration to those who came after them.

John Morgan

August 17, 2022

Uncle Jim was a member of the Greatest Generation, and a man I admired and respected. He made a point to become part of the life of my family in Central Texas. From one Veteran to another, sir, thank you for your service.

September 9, 2013

Dear Morgans,
I was sorry to learn of your father's death. I will always remember him and I still have his sketch of "Maryanne's Last Tear".
With love,
Maryanne (Lawton) Wegerbauer

Paula Festa

August 28, 2013

Jim Morgan was quite a guy! We enjoyed being neighbors of Mary and Jim in Key Biscayne for many years. We still treasure his watercolors and so many wonderful memories. Our condolences to all of the family and sincere congratulations to Jim on a life well-lived.

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August 24, 2013

I knew Uncle Jim as a kind and gentle man.
We enjoyed his beautiful watercolor postcards that he would send to our daughter Madison Ann.Those horse paintings would always trigger a wide eyed grin.
Thanks Uncle Jim for being so thoughtful. Your accomplishments in life were amazing.
From the Morgans
in Georgia,we salute you.
With love and respect,
Charles Morgan

David and Mimi Bruckman

August 24, 2013

Our condolences to the entire Morgan family, with hugs and love to our cousins Dan and Annette.

August 23, 2013

To the family of Uncle Jim, your parents were most gracious when we visited them in Keller. He always had a smile and both made us feel so welcome. He has left a beautiful legacy of art and what an honor to be laid to rest at Arlington. He was a proud veteran. Our condolences and all of love to all of you. Your parents were kind and always willing to come out of their way to see us in Port Arthur. Great people and will be missed. We have all of the little postcards that he mailed through the years and Mary's laugh was wonderful to hear. With love, Sherry and Henry Morgan in Port Arthur, Tx P.S. When our grandson was 7 he asked us if the postcards framed on the wall were Picassos. Uncle Jim would have enjoyed that remark.

Lisa Adam

August 23, 2013

Mr. Morgan was a fine man and a fantastic husband. I often told him that he had set the bar very high for all the other husbands of the world. I had the opportunity to get to know him as one of many C.A.R.S. volunteer drivers who transported him to visit his beloved Mary. Unfortunately, it was not until I attended Mary's service did I truly appreciate what a vibrant and bold life she had lived.

I am truly sorry for the family's loss yet find some comfort knowing they are together again. I believe they shared something truly special.

John Morgan

August 23, 2013

My experience with Uncle Jim was distant. When he came to Austin to celebrate Doug's marriage with Sunshine, we were surprised and pleased. He was and is a gracious and gentle man. We wish him well on his continuing journey.

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