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Dr. Daniel Morgan Obituary
Dr. Daniel Lamar Morgan, 42, passed away on May 16, 2023 in Jacksonville Beach, FL . Daniel was born July 27, 1980 in Pensacola, Florida to Dr. Arthur Lamar Morgan and Martha Fernald Morgan.
Daniel was of the Episcopal faith and was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Daniel was a 1998 graduate of Taylor County High School, where he played football as the tight end for our only State Championship team. He received his Bachelor's degree in physiology from Florida State University in 2002. He then received a Master's Degree in health sciences from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale in 2003, later receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine Degree from Nova Southeastern School of Dentistry in 2007. He then came back to Perry to practice with his father and later his brother, Dr. Benjamin Morgan, with Morgan Family Dentistry until 2017, before leaving for Colorado to continue his practice there. Daniel had two mission trips to Jamaica, to deliver dental care to those who otherwise wouldn't have access to dental care. He was an avid Florida State booster and avid fan of all FSU sports, and was a past member of the Perry Elks Lodge. In his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and playing golf. He loved his family and cherished family vacations, spending time with his girls, and will always be affectionately known as Daddy D.
Daniel was preceded in death by his brother Dr. Benjamin Morgan, his paternal grandparents Ruben and Maude Morgan and maternal grandparents Louis and Helen Fernald.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 13 years, Iona Lynn Morgan; his daughters Kaitlynn Rose, Gracelynn Mae Morgan, and Amanda Kay Johnson; his parents Dr. Lamar and Martha Morgan; his sisters Helen "Holly" West and Amanda Morgan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many many lifelong friends.
A Celebration of Daniel's life will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM at St. James Episcopal Church with Fr. Kenneth Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donation to be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to the Florida Sheriff's Boy's Ranch in Live Oak. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com
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Alan K MacKay
November 8, 2023
I met Dan when he was a student Dentist at Nova Southeastern, in Davie, FL. A wonderful retired Dentist friend of mine was working parttime at Nova and suggested that I might like to have students work on my teeth. My former Dentist retired and I since I needed a new dentist, I should give Nova a try.
Dan was my first student (I think it was 2006) and we hit it off immediately. We really became close during the next two years. He really "hated" to clean teeth and vowed to do very little of it when graduated. He put in a beautiful gold overlay in one of my molars and did a few other minor procedures. He was very bright, eager, personable and a joy to be around. He also said that he could only call me Mr. MacKay and not Alan, because he said that I was older than his dad. I was saddened to hear of his untimely passing. My condolences to the entire Morgan family. Blessings: Alan MacKay Bradenton, Fl.
Gracelynn
June 11, 2023
I loved my dad he was more than just my dad he was my best friend even when he was sarcastic he was a amazing company to keep especially on dinner dates I wish he could have seen me grow up and become a success I love you and miss you
Mark A Simmons
June 8, 2023
Dan spent a lot of his last work on me as a patient. I considered him not just my Doctor, but a friend. Had coffee with him at Starbucks in Evergreen 2 months ago and he was very optimistic about his condition. Loved meeting his beautiful daughter. Good bye Dan. Tight lines and straight shots to the green my friend. RIP
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