Morgan, John Paul "J.P." 1954-2006

MORGAN, BRUBAKER, JONES

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Date: 1/28/2008 at 21:13:51

John Paul "J.P." Morgan was born on Oct. 12, 1954, in Knoxville to Earl and Margeurite (Brubaker) Morgan.

He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1972. Following high school, J.P. attended Lincoln Technical College and later earned a drafting degree. He worked for several years for his father in the family business, Morgan Cabinet Supply.

On July 20, 1975 he married Suzanne Jones in Knoxville and the couple has always made their home here. J.P. started working for the Post Office in 1983 and was still employed as a letter carrier at the time of his death. He enjoyed his job, because it allowed him to stay fit and visit with his many friends. The better part of J.P.'s life was spent in service to his fellowman, from his years at the Post Office to his active involvement in the New Covenant Church, the Knoxville Booster Club and his many years of coaching baseball and volleyball.

In his spare time he enjoyed spending time outdoors, be it a trip to Minnesota, doing landscape work, or snorkeling in Hawaii. He liked all local sports and was a Chicago Bears fan also. Above all else, J.P. will be remembered as a faithful servant of God and mankind and a devoted husband, father and son.

J.P. was a member of the New Covenant Church and its' executive board, the Knoxville Booster Club, Marion County Sportsman's Club and the Postal Union.
He passed away on Dec. 7, 2006, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 52.

J.P. was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Suzanne; children, Natalie and Drew Morgan of Knoxville; sisters, Marsha Lee of Knoxville and Evelyn (Jim Hamilton) Morgan of West Des Moines; and parents, Earl and Margeurite Morgan of Knoxville and many other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life was held on Dec. 9 at New Covenant Church with Pastor Swann Juline and Dr. Craig A. Bex officiating. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the New Covenant Church or to the Knoxville Rescue Unit.

Bybee & Davis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

The Knoxville Journal Express, December 15, 2006