Racine- Mr. James Edward Morgan went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Thursday October 25 2012. James was born on July 22, 1941 in in East Merrell, MO., to Luke and Annie B (Nee: Witherspoon) Morgan. James received his formal education at Lincoln Senior High School in East St. Louis, IL. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.
James Morgan was united in holy matrimony to Pinkie Russell on December 26, 1960, in East St. Louis, IL. This union was blessed with six beautiful children. “St. Louis” was a dedicated employee of J.I. Case Company as a Coremaker for 37 years. He wasn’t satisfied with just one job, so “St. Louis”, who was born a leader, became an entrepreneur and successfully ran his own business for 11 years, at 7 mile fair. James began his lifelong love of fashion and sports early in life, this passion continued to grow and grow as the years went by. James never met a stranger, he was everybody’s biggest cheerleader, he encouraged everyone to be and do their very best. James would often give his advice and help to any individual he encountered while treating each one just like they were family. The time “St. Louis” cherished the most was spent surrounded by his family and friends.
James was preceded in death by his daughter,Stephanie Morgan; brother Jimmie Morgan and stepfather Lacy Jackson. He leaves to cherish is memories his wife, Pinkie Morgan of Racine; children, Portia (Nadah) Bailey of Walden, NY, Lydia (Gregory) Nelson of Milwaukee , Brianne Morgan, Ciara Morgan, and Kiara Morgan all of Racine; mother, Annie B (Nee: Withersoon) Jackson of Racine; father, Luke (Dee) Morgan of East St. Louis, IL; brothers and sisters, Luke Morgan Jr. of East St. Louis, IL, Bennie(Mary) Mahurram of Centreville, Il, Keith Shelby of East St. Louis, Lacy Jr (Sandy) Jackson of Houston, TX, JC Jackson, Byrd Jackson and Christopher (Vianca) Jackson of Belleville, IL, Flora B Foster of East St. Louis, IL, Annie Ruth Baugus of Belleville, IL, Deborah Jackson of Palmdale, CA, Patricia (James Randolph) Jackson of Belleville, IL, and Annie Lee (Frank) Dailey of East St. Louis, IL; Nine grandchildren, one great grandchild as well as a host of nieces and nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 11 am Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9-11am at the church, Pastor John D. Russell and Pastor T.L. Howell will be officiating the service. Committal services will be held in East St. Louis, IL. at Sunset Garden Cemetery in Mildstadt, IL on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Purifoy says
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
In sympathy and our prayers.
Yolanda Everson-Johnson says
My children were reading about your dad. I am so glad they were able to meet Mr. St. Louis when dad brought us by the last time we all came to Racine together. Your dad had such a beautiful smile, infectious personality, warm heart, twinkle in his eye and was quite debonair. I remember how dapper he dressed when I was a little girl. My daughter is still in awe of your name being Pinkie, Mrs. Morgan. Thinking of you all. Much Love and Many Blessings the Walter Everson and Yolanda Everson-Johnson family