In loving memory of

John Henry Morgan Jr
September 27, 1930 - February 10, 2004

Newport, RI - John ?Jack? ?Spider Morgan? Henry Morgan, Jr., 73, of 70 Ellery Road Newport, died Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at Heatherwood Nursing And Subacute Center Newport, RI. Born in Newport, RI on September 27, 1930, he was the son of the late John Henry and Frances Marie Jones Morgan. Mr. Morgan served in the United States Marines and Air Force during the Korean War. Mr. Morgan played Baseball and basketball while in school at de La Salle and Rogers High School. In 1948 he pitched for the Newport Point Hummers. Also in 1948 he was scouted out by the NY Yankees but enlisted into the Marines. After his service in Korea he attended the University of Houston, after graduation he returned to Newport and worked as a Surveyor and in 1957 he went to work at the US Naval Supply Depot as a computer specialist in the data processing and analysis program division until 1965 and then went to work for the Newport Naval Hospital retiring in 1989. During the 1970?s Mr. Morgan was very active in coached CYO Basketball and Babe Ruth Baseball and Newport Little League, he hosted tournaments and hosted the players families during them. He was an avid golfer at Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club and enjoyed the America?s Cup Races. He is survived by three daughters Michelle Elizabeth Walker and Lisa Marie ODonnell both of Newport, RI, and Dana Katherine Murphy of Middletown, RI, one cousin Muriel Morgan Zammer of Newport, RI, and eight grandchildren.His funeral will be held on Friday, February 13, 2004, at 9:00 AM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Burial will be in Island Annex Cemetery in Newport.Donations in his memory may be made to the James L. Maher Center, PO Box 4390, Middletown, RI 02842.

Tributes

Joan Murphy - February 14, 200.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Dear Dana, Michelle, Lisa, and Matt, So very sorry to hear about your Dad and Poppy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers Joan Murphy"

Shelle & Family - February 13,.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Miss you a whole bunch Poppy...much love, Shelle, Bob, Shanie, Sara, John & Pete OXOXOXO"

Pete & Laura Walker - February.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Dear Shelle, Dana and Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we all bid goodbye to Jack. May God bless you through this difficult time. Love to all, Pete & Laura"

Gerry & Sonny Grande - Februar.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Michelle, Lisa and Dana Sonny and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a dear old friend to both of us. Much love and sympathy to you and your families. Gerry and Sonny Grande"

David Groves - February 12, 20.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Spider: I will never forget our good times at the University of Houston or or our unbeaten streak playing shuffle alley for draft beer. Take it easy on the guys upstairs. Rebel"

Sis Murphy Miesse - February 1.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"Dear Dana, I was so saddened to hear of your Dad's death. He is in a better place now resting comfortably and he's no longer suffering. Take comfort in knowing this and let your wonderful memories take over now. Our love to Matt & George, too! Please know you are on our hearts and in our prayers! We love you, Sis & Dave"

Patrick, Morgan & Dan - Februa.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"We love you Poppie!!! Buddha, Morgie, Dan the Man"

Dee - February 11, 2004 at 12:.. wrote on Feb 10, 2004:

"I Love You Bubba:"