David Morgan

Dr. David L. Morgan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician, and educator, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. He passed away surrounded by his wife and daughter.
Born in Kansas on April 30, 1953, David met the love of his life at Derby High School. That high school romance turned into a 49-year marriage filled with partnership, purpose, and shared dreams. Together, they moved to Florida, where they both pursued their passion for medicine. He earned his B.A. from the University of South Florida in 1975, followed by an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 1978, and an M.D. in 1982 from the University of Miami, fulfilling a lifelong goal to become a physician alongside his wife.
Dr. Morgan completed his internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Oklahoma. He went on to become board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 1987, with recertifications in 1997 and 2007. His career spanned more than four decades of service, mentorship, and leadership in emergency medicine.
For over four decades, Dr. Morgan committed himself to the practice and teaching of emergency medicine. Since 2010, he served as a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center, College of Medicine. He also held key leadership roles at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas, serving as Research Director since 2006 and as Senior Staff Physician since 2000, a role he continued until his full retirement in 2017.
Throughout his career, Dr. Morgan held academic appointments at leading institutions, including UT Southwestern and the University of Texas at Austin. He also played a pivotal role in emergency medical services (EMS) across the state. As an Emergency Medicine Attending Physician at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, he brought both clinical excellence and mentorship to one of the nation's busiest emergency departments. From serving as Medical Director for Bruceville-Eddy EMS, Jacksonville Fire Department, and Memorial Hospital EMS, to chairing quality committees and advising EMS councils in Dallas and Arlington, he was a trusted leader in pre-hospital care.
His professional affiliations were extensive, including long-standing membership in the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Texas College of Emergency Physicians. He was president of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians from 2004 to 2005. Dr. Morgan was also active in many professional associations, including the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association, where he served on the Bioterrorism Task Force. His work in toxicology and poison control included contributions to the American College of Medical Toxicology and the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Above all, his greatest joy came from time spent with his family, especially his cherished granddaughter, Cecilia Cargill, and his new grandson, Atticus Graham, who brought him endless joy. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicky Trompler, and their daughter, Jerri Morgan, who was the light of his life. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Ralph and Lillian Morgan. He also leaves behind his four sisters, Linda Zinser, Deb Graham, Dena Smoot, and Denise Kelly, with whom he shared a lifelong bond, as well as his nieces and nephews, who were dear to him.
He will be remembered not only for his clinical skill and academic leadership but for his warmth, humility, and dedication to those around him. His legacy lives on through the countless medical students and residents he mentored, the systems he helped build, and the lives he touched with care and compassion.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.