MR. JACK GAYDEN MORGAN

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR: MR. JACK GAYDEN MORGAN WILL BE HELD: 11 AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FLORENCE INTERMENT: LONGINO CEMETERY VISITATION: 10 – 11 AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 AT: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Jack Gayden Morgan, age 98 years and 361 days of Flowood, Mississippi, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home at The Blake Assisted Living where he lived with his beloved wife, Edna of 75 years. He was born December 4, 1924, in Merryville, Louisiana. He was the son of Hiram Carey Morgan and Lillian Nichols Morgan. Church assembly was always the most important part of his life. He was a deacon and served in this capacity in many of his church homes as well as, taught Sunday School and served on many committees. His love for Jesus Christ was exemplified in his love for the church. Prior to his membership of First Baptist Church of Florence, MS, he was a member of Crestview Baptist Church of Brandon, Madden Baptist Church of Madden, First Baptist Church of Clinton, VanWinkle Baptist Church of Jackson, Oak Forest Baptist Church of Jackson, where they were charter members, Parkway Baptist Church of Greenville, Bethesda Baptist Church of Terry, South McComb Baptist Church of McComb, Gillsburg Baptist Church of McComb where he made his profession of faith the summer of 1936. Mr. Morgan was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War Il. After a 39-year career with Miller Transporters, Mr. Morgan retired from his position as Director of Safety and Personnel. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Glenn Hiram Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Edna Earle Green Morgan, his two daughters, Dolores Morgan May (Jim) and Deborah Morgan Beacham (Walton), one granddaughter, Melissa May Martin (Scott), their six children (Tyler Gayden Stringer, Victoria Kathleen Stringer, Nolan James Martin, Jessica Martin, Jordan Martin, and Logan Martin, and two great great grandsons Sawyer James Stringer and Lee-Morgan Stringer; nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. He and Edna shared many hobbies in their life together: photography, golfing, training their German Shepherd dogs to top titles, organic gardening, and starting a cattle business of the Limousine breed after their retirement. He led a full, long and wonderful life.

MR. JACK GAYDEN MORGAN

December 4, 1924 - November 30, 2023