Mr. Tommy Morgan Jr.

Tommy Morgan, Jr. heard his name called early Thursday morning on June 19, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, with his loving wife "Jo" (as he affectionately called her) by his side. Tom was born to the late Tommy Morgan, Sr. and Kate Effie Cooper Morgan on April 9, 1940 in Trimble, TN. Tom moved to Kalamazoo, MI in 1954 after having finished middle school at Bruce Junior High in Trimble, TN. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1958. Tom was blessed and thankful to GOD that his father met and married Mildred here in Kalamazoo. Tom was always willing and ready to try out new and different food dishes that Mother Mildred would prepare. Her love for cooking rubbed off on him. He was known for his fried corn, spaghetti, chili and fried apples. Tom also loved to go fishing with Mother and could hardly wait for her to get off from work so that they could take off to the lake/pond and spend countless hours enjoying each other's company. Tom liked to try new things. During the 1960's he managed a music group called "Seven", he worked with a substance abuse program and assisted with the first black magazine in the city of Kalamazoo called "Sephia". His passion and last job he had prior to retiring in 2002 was detailing automobiles. He started detailing with Jim Gilmore and later went to Gene Moon. His love for looking and admiring a new paint job on a car was comparable to looking at a good western movie on the television. Tom was an active member at Second Baptist Church, having served as a van driver for many years, and being prompt in picking up the members. His love for cooking led him to working in the kitchen for many years. He attended Sunday school, prayer meeting and Wednesday night bible study on a regular basis. Tom loved music and was always humming a tune and will be remembered for leading "Don't Call the Roll Till I Get There" with the Second Baptist Male Chorus. On December 12, 2004, he received his "Certificate of Completion Proven Worthy by Examination of Council to take the office of Deacon", by the late Pastor Dr. M.W. Wright. In 1975, Tom met Josephine Williams. After three years of witnessing his generous giving spirit, giving his last to anyone who was in need and that very rare smile that he would give, Tom and Josephine were united in marriage in 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandmother Sarah Scott, brother Curtis and granddaughter Shayna. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Josephine "Jo"; Mother Mildred Morgan; brother, James (Kate) Morgan; his sons: Tommy Morgan III and Wesley Fisher; daughters: Zena Jackson and Valerie (Mike) Abbott, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Yoshiko Cooper and Gracie Harris and 3 brothers-in-law: Edward (Lula) Williams, Rev. Willis (Diane) Williams and Randy (Gloria) Williams, along with a host of special relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

Mr. Tommy Morgan Jr.

April 9, 1940 - June 19, 2014