Mr. Morgan was born and raised in Chattanooga and was a graduate of City High School Class of 1959. James was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, served in the youth department and worked with World Changers. He retired from Milligan-Reynolds Guaranty Title Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Robbie Morgan; sister, Joyce; and brother, Barney Wayne.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 55 years, Judy Morgan; son, Jamie Morgan; daughter, Julie (Jamison) Chambers; grandson, Austin (Ashlee) Chambers; granddaughter, Ashlee Jordan Chambers; caregiver, Stephen Jones; sisters, Judy (John) Faulkner, Janice (Doug) Aiken, Jeannie (Wayne) Cox, Jane (John) Killian; sister-in-law, Margaret Morgan; brothers, Dickie Morgan and Guerry (Tina) Morgan; and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
Visitation will be from 10 to 2 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Brainerd Baptist Church, 300 Brookfield Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37411. Funeral Services will follow at 2 PM at the church with Rev. Jim Gibson officiating.
Private graveside services will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org) or Silverdale Baptist Academy Athletic Department, 7236 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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