Morgan was born to Telford and Jeannie Farrington, on December 7th, 1937, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in Dallas, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, as well as the Southern Methodist University. Not long after completing his studies, Morgan, as a Certified Public Accountant, established his own Accounting practice, which he operated for 50 years, until his retirement in 2018.
At an early age, he learned from his father Telford, how to repair and tune automobile engines, which led him to almost always having a wrench in his hands on the weekends. Morgan owned many cars, motorcycles, and even airplanes over his lifetime, and usually had them all running "better than new", shortly after acquiring them.
Throughout a large part of Morgan's life, a desire for fitness, coupled with a competitive spirit, had him frequently swinging a tennis racket with vigor, against some fierce opponents, for both fun and serious league competition. Frequent walking and jogging in his neighborhood led not only to better health but to friendships that would last indefinitely.
Among many of the wonderful skills Morgan was blessed with was a non-wavering sense of humor... and a strong desire to use it. He possessed the keen ability to lead you unwittingly into the best (worst) of any "dad joke" possible, always leaving a smile on the faces of those around him.
One of his most cherished and treasured times in life was being a family man and father to his four young children whom he loved deeply, prayed for and gave selflessly to throughout his life.
Morgan is survived by his former spouse, Rosie, their 4 children, Ken, Deborah, Mike, and John; grandchildren, Danny, Jake, Zack, Catherine, Kyle, and Michael; former spouse, Joan; and many loving extended family members, longtime neighbors, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Telford and Jeannie, and siblings Margaret, George, and Betty.
Private services will be held. Donations, if preferred in lieu of flowers (Sparkman Funeral Home - Richardson), may be made in Morgan's name, to the charity of your own choosing.
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