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James T.
Morgan
April 29, 1939 – September 14, 2021
James Thomas Morgan, age 82, of Hockessin, DE, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Long Island City, Queens, NY on April 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Harold and Reta Mae Bridges Morgan.
As a child he participated in the Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund, which had a lasting impression on him. Later in life he moved to Brookside, DE, and worked for National Vulcanized Fiber, Hiab, and as computer specialist for DuPont. He was a member of the Delaware Astronomical Society where he received the Luther Porter award in 2010 for holding countless public observation events. He also enjoyed photography, camping, and visiting his brother's farm.
Survivors include his children, William Charles Morgan and Christine Morgan; three grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren. As well as his nephew, Michael Morgan; and nieces, Jaye Tower, Tina Ross, and Reta Reynolds.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Morgan; his older brother, Charles Edward Morgan; and his twin brother, Joseph Daniel Morgan.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 11th, 2021, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD, where visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Delaware Astronomical Society 1610 Hillside Mill Road Wilmington, DE 19807 or The Fresh Air Fund https://freshair.org
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