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John Morgan Obituary

MORGAN John O'Neill, 85, former retail sales manager and widower of Irene Geran Morgan, died Thurs., January 26, 2006. Born in Lexington, he was a son of the late John and Katherine O'Neill Morgan. A graduate of St. Catherine's Academy, he was a founding member of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary. He was a former Cub Master and Scout Master at St. Paul's and founder of Troop 282 at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary. He was a Kentucky Colonel, former Pres. of the PTA at St. Paul's, and had served in the Army as a Staff Sgt. during WWII, receiving three Bronze Stars with the 3rd Army while in Africa and Europe. He is survived by his children, John O. Morgan, Jr., Lexington, Jo Ann (Skip) Rawlings, Evansville, IN, Alan (Marcie) Morgan, Rosemary Morgan, Cecy (Jeff) Haney and Melinda (Tim) Flynn, all of Lexington; his sister, Elizabeth Stevens, FL; fifteen grandchildren, Rick Morgan, Patrick Jones, Jack Morgan, Brian Morgan, Thomas Morgan, Mason Jones, Ashley Morgan, Sarah Morgan, Morgan Rawlings, Michael Morgan, Courtney, Christin and Cole Haney and McKenzie Morgan; one great grandchild, Isabella Morgan. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Jones. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Mon. at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary, conducted by Rev. Danny Schwendeman. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 - 9 pm today at W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop 282, c/o Jim Fritz, 4180 Forsythe Dr., Lexington, KY 40514. milwardfuneral.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2006.

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Stephen Willett

January 29, 2006

To the Morgan family,

Seeing Jack's online obituary yesterday brought back so many pleasant memories. John and I were classmates at Saint Paul School, I remember riding my bicycle over to the little house on Stone Road after school to play with him, his siblings and neighbors. His parents always made me feel welcome and their home seemed to be running over with love and warm feelings.

Years later I would occasionally run into Jack when I was in Lexington visiting my parents. These encounters always resulted in a pleasant and sometimes lengthy chat. He shared interesting stories about his younger days and filled me in on the latest news of his family. The conversations were most enjoyable and I was always really glad that I had seen him again.

I know that it is very difficult losing someone so dear but take comfort from the fact that your father is so fondly remembered.

Danny, Wendy, J.P. and Chase Haney

January 28, 2006

Dear Morgan Family:



We are sorry we can not be there in person, however our thoughts and prayers are with you! How happy and fulfilled he must have been to have had such wonderful children and grandchildren. Peace be with all of you as you celebrate his life, memories and happiness you shared.

Much Love,

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