Colin Robert Morgan

Born October 4, 1983, in Austin, Texas, Colin was the beloved son of Frank and Nancy Morgan. He grew up in Buda, Texas, where he attended Jack C. Hays High School and spent his childhood playing baseball. Colin's competitive spirit showed early—at age seven, he refused to take off his batting glove until a doctor finally made him remove it after an infection. That was Colin: when he was in, he was all in.

Colin had an adventurous soul. At 18, he spent six unforgettable weeks traveling through Australia and Bali with his sister, Jen. In Bali, the two decided to "do as the locals do" and rented a scooter, handing over Colin's passport as collateral—a decision they laughed about for years. In Australia, Colin snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef, climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and drove across the country from Sydney to Adelaide with his family. These trips were just the beginning of a lifetime of exploration.

At 21, Colin moved to Heidelberg, Germany, to work and be near his mom, Nancy, who was stationed there with the Army. He built lasting friendships, including one that led him to the Channel Island of Sark, where he and his dad were welcomed so warmly that locals invited them back for life. Colin cherished those connections and the sense of belonging they gave him.

Colin knew early on that he loved cooking. At a young age, he won a pecan pie baking contest, beating out folks who competed for years. In 2017, Colin earned his toque from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts—a proud achievement for someone who could turn any handful of ingredients into a masterpiece. He started his own catering service and shared his gift for cooking with others. Colin's humor, generosity, and culinary talent made him unforgettable. He never met a stranger, and his wry wit and big heart drew people in wherever he went. Friends often called him a brother and a "fun uncle" to their kids.

Though Colin never had children of his own, he poured his love into his nieces, Emmeline and Griffin. He delighted in giving Emmeline the loudest toys just to tease his sister, and when Griffin showed an interest in cooking, he gifted her a monogrammed apron and toque—passing on his passion in the most thoughtful way.

Colin is survived by his father, Frank Morgan; sister, Jennifer Morgan (Doug); nieces, Emmeline and Griffin; and a large circle of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who loved him deeply. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Morgan.

Colin's life was full of laughter, adventure, and love. He gave more than he had to give, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A joint service for Colin and his mother, Nancy Morgan, will be on January 24, 2026, 11 am at Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Lunch will be served following the service.