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1945
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2019
James Morgan Obituary
Jim was born on April 8 1945 in Morristown New Jersey to Charles and Beatrice Morgan. After graduating from Morris Catholic High School, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the duration of the Vietnam War before leaving active duty in 1974. He then joined the Air National Guard and settled down in Anchorage where he went to work for Sand Lake Automotive which he purchased in 1979 along with his partner Chuck Snyder. After 20 years of active military service, Jim retired from the Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant.
During his time in the service Jim found a home in Alaska and settled in Anchorage where he resided for the next 45 years with a multitude of friends and co-workers.
Jim led a remarkably full life and had many interests. From high school days, Jim had an affinity for cars and auto mechanics, which he and Chuck applied with great success as co-owners and operators of Sand Lake Automotive. He retired from Sand Lake Automotive in 2017 after a highly successful run as a small business owner.
During his leisure time Jim loved fishing for halibut and salmon in Homer Alaska on the "SeaBea" named after his mother. Over the years, Jim spent countless weekends with friends and family out on the water reeling in lunkers, swapping stories and making lifetimes memories. In later years, Jim also enjoyed golfing, trips to Las Vegas and visiting friends and family around the country. Through his 74 years, Jim thoroughly enjoyed life.
Jim is survived by his two children, Charles Matthew Morgan II and his wife Susi of Lakewood WA, his daughter Jamie LeAnn Morgan Sharpe and her husband William of Elma WA, sisters Charlotte Morgan Luer of Denville NJ, Ann Morgan Rowan of Alexandria VA, four grandsons, Hunter, Morgan, Connor and Lannon, great grandson Declan, along with two nephews Carl and Dave and two nieces, Megan and Alayne, along with their families.
A celebration of life will be held next summer in Anchorage on July 9 and a second in Homer AK on July 11. Please contact family and friends for more information.
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Steve Davis
December 10, 2020
Thank You Jim so much for as this past year has come and gone so often You have been right along side me. So many Wonderful Memories of times past.... Your Smile and Laughter always lightened my days. I Miss You My Friend...We did enjoy much. Thanks for the Years we shared so much...... SD... and the Memories of Your Life and Friendship.... often invade my days. Miss Ya. Your Always Welcomed.
December 21, 2019
Jim, Lots of old memories of you and Chuck at Sand Lake Texaco. Fishing with you and my brothers and my Dad in Homer. RIP Dave Stein
December 17, 2019
I'll never forget the great times I have had with Jim. Fishing in Homer all those years, hanging out on the beach doing the clam bake, throwing darts, going to Vegas, so many great times! Jim, you will be sorely missed by so many! Chuck, Jamie and all the family have been in my thoughts often. Miss my buddy! Christmas eve won't be the same.
Robbie and Kathy Seville
December 16, 2019
We really miss our golf buddy.
Dave Dorsey
December 16, 2019
One of finest business owners and person I've known. I enjoyed our talks. My sympathies to Jim's family and friends.
Julie Palmer
December 16, 2019
He was a great man who I am pleased to have known. He will be truely missed. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
December 16, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
December 16, 2019
My sincere condolences. May your treasured memories of James fill your hearts with love and bring you peace.
Steve Davis
December 15, 2019
Thank You Jim for all that we shared in over the Years. Our friendship is beyond words but captured in so many moments and adventures. I Miss You so much. Thanks for your Friendship.
Steve and Danae
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