Ernest Morgan, Jr.

Ernest Morgan, Jr. Obituary Obituary Ernest Morgan, Jr. was born on June 14, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ernest Sr. and Alberta Temple-Morgan. He became a member of East Mt. Zion Baptist church where he sang in the Jr. Choir. Ernest was active in the Boy Scouts. He joined Greater Faith Baptist church in Los Angeles, California while living there during his late teenage years where Rev. Clarence B. Cook was pastor. Ernest was drafted in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and served 3 years after which he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve where he remained until 1989. Sargent First Class Morgan received numerous awards while serving in the military. After his first 3 years of regular duty in the U.S. Army, Ernest met and married Julia Alexander from that union four children were born; Judy Ann, Ernest III, Alfred Leland and Jeremy Warren. Ernest Morgan, Jr. joined the Second Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on September 8, 1974 and was united in holy matrimony with Johnnie Mae McGee on September 15, 1974. Ernest was a member of Pastor’s Aide Fellowship Group and became Vice President. He also was a Trustee and later became Group Leader of Hopeful Seed Fellowship Group. Before joining the military, Ernest learned to cook through various sources and pursued that career, becoming a Gourmet and Sous Chef. He worked as such capacity in the military, Veterans Administration Hospitals and various hotels. He also enjoyed cooking for organizations, boards, and Second Calvary throughout the years when asked. Preceding him in death are his wife Johnnie Mae Morgan, his son Ernest Morgan III and his brother Charles Morgan. Ernest Morgan, Jr. leaves to mourn in his passing: one daughter, Judy Ann Sharp (Marcus) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, two sons, Alfred Leland Morgan (Valerie) of Houston, Texas, Jeremy Warren Morgan of Waxhaw, North Carolina, one daughter in law Darlene Morgan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Grandchildren Melanie Crumb (Mark), Aaron Sharp (Araceli), Shanna Morgan, Ernest Morgan IV, Julia Morgan, Jeremy Emmanuel Morgan, one aunt Mae Hill (Columbus, Ohio),his very dear cousin David Scott (Cleveland, Ohio), his special friend Juanita Woods (Monroe, North Carolina) and host of family and friends. Traveling, bowling and playing cards were his favorite hobbies. U. S. Army Ribbons & Medals Received by Ernest Morgan, Jr. Meritorious Services Award Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal Army of Occupation National Defense Services Armed Forces Reserve Medal NCO Professional Development Overseas Services Ribbon In addition, Ernest Morgan, Jr. was PLT N.C.O., a member of the 482th S&S Co. (DS). Also the 2077th School and Instructor, teaching: food service, laundry and bath, and supply. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ernest Morgan, Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Ernest Morgan, Jr.

June 14, 1929 - April 16, 2020