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John J. Morgan, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, in Heartland of Bellefontaine.
He was born in Zanesfield on July 8, 1933, a son of the late John Henry and Neoma Grimes Morgan.
On Oct. 1, 1955, in West Liberty, he married Marilyn L. Miller and she preceded him in death May 3, 2008. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Marge Brison and Maxine Newland; and a brother, Carl Smith.
He is survived by one son, Darin (Stephanie) Morgan of Bellefontaine; one daughter, Amy Smith of Bellefontaine; three grandchildren, Traiye (Danielle) Smith and Yvonne (Matt) Jacobs, both of Bellefontaine, and Tia Smith of Columbus; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Downing of Bellefontaine and Dorothy “Dot” Lease of Hilliard; three brothers, Richard “Dick” Morgan of Urbana, Jim (Barb) Morgan of Waynesfield and Danny Morgan of Bellefontaine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was a member of the Episcopal Holy Trinity Church, Bellefontaine. He worked as a self-employed technician in the plumbing and heating field. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing.
No services are planned and burial will be together with his wife in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Fund at https://heartlandhospicefund.org/donate.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, assisted with arrangements. Express condolences at www.edsfh.com