James William "Billy" Morgan
James William "Billy" Morgan
January 2, 1952 ~ December 10, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 15, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
James “Billy” William Morgan, 62 of California, MD passed away on December 10, 2014 in Hollywood, MD. Born January 2, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the son of the late Cecelia Hope Morgan and Lewis Matthew Morgan Sr.
Billy was the loving husband of Debra Lynn Morgan whom he married on August 11, 2006 in Leonardtown, MD, also survived by his children; John (Wendy) Morgan of North Beach, MD, Wendy (Adam) Alls of California, MD, Jessie Morgan of Leonardtown, MD, Ashley N. Morgan of California, MD, Raymond (Wanda) Mercure of Scotland, MD and Michael (Alicia) Mercure of Hughesville, MD, siblings, Lewis Morgan, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD Calvin Morgan of Hollywood, MD, Charles Morgan of Lusby, MD, Bobby Morgan, of California, MD, Joseph Morgan of Mechanicsville, MD, Andy Morgan of Tennessee and Donna Rae Abell of Leonardtown, MD, and 4 grandchildren.
Billy graduated from Great Mills high school in 1969. He was a Lead Equipment Operator for SMECO for 30 years. Billy enjoyed hunting, horseshoes, playing cards, camping and fishing the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR, he volunteered his time working bingo at HVFD carnival every year, and really enjoyed time with his family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, December 15, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:00Am in the funeral home chapel with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Mouse Carter, Ellis Gibson, Lonnie Stewart, Kila Mills, Jeff Raley, Ron Vause, David Lindsey and Jimmy Herbert.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s and/or Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
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January 2, 1952 ~ December 10, 2014
James “Billy” William Morgan, 62 of California, MD passed away on December 10, 2014 in Hollywood, MD. Born January 2, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD, He was the son of the late Cecelia Hope Morgan and Lewis Matthew Morgan Sr. Billy was the loving husband of Debra Lynn Morgan whom he married on August 11, 2006 in Leonardtown, MD, also survived by his children; John (Wendy) Morgan of North Beach, MD, Wendy (Adam) Alls of California, MD, Jessie Morgan of Leonardtown, MD, Ashley N. Morgan of California, MD, Raymond (Wanda) Mercure of Scotland, MD and Michael (Alicia) Mercure of Hughesville, MD, siblings, Lewis Morgan, Jr. of Mechanicsville, MD Calvin Morgan of Hollywood, MD, Charles Morgan of Lusby, MD, Bobby Morgan, of California, MD, Joseph Morgan of Mechanicsville, MD, Andy Morgan of Tennessee and Donna Rae Abell of Leonardtown, MD, and 4 grandchildren. Billy graduated from Great Mills high School in 1969. He was a Lead Equipment Operator for SMECO for 30 years. Billy enjoyed hunting, horseshoes, playing cards, camping and fishing the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR, he volunteered his time working bingo at HVFD carnival every year, and really enjoyed time with his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 15, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:00Am in the funeral home chapel with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be; Mouse Carter, Ellis Gibson, Lonnie Stewart, Kila Mills, Jeff Raley, Ron Vause, David Lindsey and Jimmy Herbert. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 7 Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Miss Debbie and Family – We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Billy. We were all shocked to hear the news. All of us will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Billy… u will always be missed and we love u and u will always have a special place in our hearts… love Brian, Jen, Caeyla and Kenzie Yount”
“my deepest sympathy to your family’.Billy had a heart of gold and a smile to match .He will be remembered as a great friend. “
“Debbie, Ashley, and Family – There are no words other than shock and disbelief at Billy being called home so young and so tragically. You will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time and beyond. Billy was a wonderful and fun person and a joy to talk to and kid with. I will miss him. Hold tight to your memories and each other. If there is anything I can do, just call. “
“Bobby, so sorry for your loss.”
“To Billy’s family I’m sending my sincere condolences. I’m in total shock. Billy was one of the best that would help anyone. Knowing him over 25 years, I never saw Billy get upset at nothing. Always smiling and laughing. He was a great coworker all the way thru and he will be missed dearly. Keep his memories close to your hearts. I will. May God comfort your family at this hard time. Rest in peace my friend.”
“I don’t know what to say. What a good guy Billy was. He will be missed by so many. He just won the team sportsman award at Horseshoes a few weeks ago. He was so happy. We were just talking to him at Lowes a few days ago. He had been deer hunting and seemed to be so happy about that. RIP Billy.”
“Sending thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Billy !!! “
“Ashley and family, We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers now and always. “
“Debbie, Ashley and Family, I wish there were words to take your pain away, or to make sense of this tragic loss. Or turn back time, to make this turn out differently. Please know you are not by yourself & everyone is here for you. Billy was loved by everyone that knew him. He was the most giving, caring, unselfish, loving, respectful person I was so very blessed to have been friends with for over 25 years. I thought the world of Billy, so there just aren’t enough words to express the wonderful man he was. He was very active and dedicated to protecting his Brothers and Sisters with IBEW Local Union 1718. He always attended the meetings, held positions as Board Member at Large and Shop Steward. You could always depend on Billy to be there when you needed him. My heart breaks over the loss of such a close friend and co-worker. He will be forever missed and never forgotten. We are all truly blessed for having Billy in our lives and are better people for it. May God help you through this difficult time and comfort you through your loss. If you should need anything, ever, please know me & Billy’s Brothers and Sisters at Smeco are always here for you in anything that you need. Billy will never truly be gone, because he lives on in our hearts and memories and he will watch over you until you can be together again. May God bless you and may he rest in peace. “
“Debbie & family words can’t express our sorrow for the loss of our Co-Worker Billy. He always had a smile on his face, and he was a very sincere worker. We will miss him dearly. “
“Debbie, we are so very sorry to hear about Billy. There are no words; just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time.”
“”Words fail in a time like this… All of us at Milt’s would like to say that we feel privileged to have known Billy. We will miss him! Our prayers to the family in this hard time!” “
“Aunt Debbie and Ashley we love you both very much!!!! We are completely shocked and saddened by this tragic accident. Uncle Billy was a great happy man! He will be missed terribly!!”
“My condolences to the family.”
“When God takes a loved one away from us, He leaves the best part in our hearts and that and they can never be stolen. We are praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to heal your heart. We are sharing in your sorrow.”
“My condolences to the family for you loss.”
“My sincerest condolences to Billy and his family. He was a kind man and a very hard worker. His SMECO family will miss him greatly.”
“To all of Billy’s Family, We were so shocked to hear of Billy’s passing. May the lord help you find comfort and strength during this most difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Kathy & Bobby “
“Debbie and Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have childhood memories of Billy at Family Reunions. He always had a smile for anyone he came in touch with. He well be missed by many. Always remember the good times. Rest In Peace Billy.”
“Joe and I are very sorry for you loss. I will really miss kidding with him about Dallas and Redskins during horseshoe game. RIP Billy”
“Debbie & family-we are so sorry for your loss. Billy was an awesome person and will be missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughs and prayers.”
“I’m so sorry for your lose. I have know him all my life he always was smiling.Rest in peace. “
“So sorry about Billy he will be missed deeply Billy was such a wonderful person and friend”
“BILLY’S PASSING HAS BEEN TERRIBLY SHOCKING TO US. I HAVE LOST THE BEST SON IN LAW EVER. BILLY WAS ALWAYS 100 PERCENT INTO EVERYTHING HE DID…ESPECIALLY WHRN HE WAS HELPING SOMEONE ELSE. I MUST MENTION THAT HE WAS ONE OF ST. MARYS COUNTY’S GREATEST DALLAS COWBOY FANS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEBBIE AND ASHLEY AND ALL THE FAMILY. BETSY AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU BILLY.”
“Debbie and Family, So sorry to hear about Billy. There are no words to take away the pain you are feeling, just know I am here if you need anything. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sad. “
“Morgan Family, I am so sorry for your loss. At this time know one can ease the pain your feeling but with time it will get better. Always treasure the memories you have made over the years. Billy will be watching over all of you.”
“Debbie & family: So very sorry for the loss of Billy. I’m your late mother’s first cousin, Doris Murphy Jones. Words just cannot express how sorry we are on your loss. You will always have your wonderful memories to help ease the pain. It just doesn’t seem fair for you to have loss as many of your dear family. So sorry, we will be unable to attend any of the services for Billy, just couldn’t place him until saw the picture, we now live in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, it always makes it so hard when family members lose someone and we are so far away. You and all your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless each of you. With love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“my sincere condolences to the family and friend of billy he will be very miss by all that know him and love him. janet,danny,shannon williams”
“I’m so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was a great guy. He will be missed by everyone. “
“So sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Glen played horseshoes with him over the years and always said what a great guy he was. We recently talked with him at the horseshoe banquet where he won the Sportsmanship award. That speaks volumes as to the kind of man he was. Our sincere sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace. “
“Please be strong during this time our condolences and best wishes are with you and your family.”
“Debbie and family, We were so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was truly a giving person. Whenever we ran into him he had a smile on his face. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Wendy & family – Deepest sympathy to “you” and all of your dad’s family. Cathy Mattingly & family”
“We had played volleyball with Billy for many years and had always enjoyed our friendship. Billy was such a good person. We had not seen Billy for several years but had seen and spoken with him last week. It was great seeing him again. We can’t believe that this has happened. We will deeply miss him.”
“Donna and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“My deepest sympathy to Billy`s family. I`m shocked to hear of his passing. Billy was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for all. My prayers are with him and his family. RIP My Friend”
“So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord he will be missed by all Billy was a wonderful person always had a smile and a laugh every time I saw him .Billy has been called home to be with his other co-workers My prayers and sympathy are for the family”
“Billy was a wonderful man and a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Billy is a rest with the Lord and will always be your Guardian Angel shining down on you and always in your heart. Rest in Peace Billy!!!”
“Debbie, Ashley and family, We are keeping you ALL in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you ALL.”
” My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. “BILLY” you will be missed sorely.. RIP MY FRIEND !!!!!! .”
“Debbie, Ashley and The Morgan Family, I am so sorry about the loss in the family. Uncle Billy was a wondering man and we will miss him very much. We love you guys and will be Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Our thought and prayers are with you and your family”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“To Billy’s Family, Billy will truly be missed. I enjoyed hanging out with Pee Wee Abell at his house. Billy and his wife and daughter would cook for Pee Wee. We also enjoying Robert Abell and wife Vickie,Randy and wife Joanne. We had fun times at Pee Wee’s house. Billy rest in Peace, I will see you when I get there.”
“Debbie and family – So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult. Hanging on to your memories will help. Stay strong. “
“I am so sorry for Billy’s loss…. He was a great man and sorry I couldn’t make it I just found out .. “
“Wendy so sorry to hear about your lost. May he rest in peace. (WabMason, California,MD”
“Debbie, Ashley and Calvin – Our family cannot express in anyway or words that could comfort you in the loss of Billy. It has been a tremendous privilege to know Billy and interact with his family on a daily basis. Billy was an amazing man, incredibly talented and would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. A special note to Ashley; Your Dad was so very proud of you and we are too. “
” I was so shocked when I heard of Billy’s passing.. I’ve known Billy a while and like many other have said he was a great guy.. He always had a smile and always spoke to me at work of out .. I’m glad I got to know him and he will truly be missed. Rest in peace Billy! “
“My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family”
“Debbie, Ashley & Family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Billy was a wonderful, kind and gentle man. He always had the nicest smile and a kind word when ever I saw him. May your wonderful memories comfort you. May knowing what a joy all of you were to Billy, bring you peace. May the love of your family and friends, bring you strength. And may Billy rest in the arms of angels. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. “
“To the family, we are so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was a very kind person and would do anything for anyone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Morgan family we our sending our prayers and deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your many memories of Billy and know he will be missed by so many. “
“Debbie, Ashley, Ray, Michael and all the family: you are all in my constant thoughts and prayers. This is a terrible thing that has happen to you all. I still cant believe it. Please let me know what I can do to help. May God give you strength. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Billy did not rise to heaven alone. There are many angels traveling there this holiday season. He has joined an elite group. May your memories help ease the pain in the days ahead. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“Debbie, Ashley and Family: we want to offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Billy. Hold tight to the memories and they will help get you through the days and weeks ahead. God Bless each of you. We are only a phone call away if you need anything.”
“My family and I send prayers and sympathy to the Morgan family. I especially want to convey to Ashley how very sorry I am about your father. I know that he was very special to you and this must be very difficult. I will pray for you and know that if you need anything Ashley, please let me know. God bless you and your family through this difficult time.”
“To the Morgan Family from deep within our hearts, Our sympathy goes out to all of you and his friends. Billy will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and the way he touched the lives of everybody he met. He helped anybody that needed his help. We, and ALL who’s lives he touched will forever keep a special spot in their hearts and prayers for him, as well as the family left here to cherish all the memories he created. “
“Debbie sending prayers and condolences to you and your family. “
“Debbie and Family – We offer our heartfelt condolences to you and family for your loss. I was glad that I was able to meet Billy years ago but since then haven’t seen too much of him. He was a wonderful person. He will be missed. If you need anything or would like to chat please come by to see us on St. Johns Rd. “
“To the Morgan family so sorry to hear of your loss. Billy was a great family friend and will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with you all.”
“Dale and I are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express what we feel. Prayers to the family of Billy and may God be with you during this time.”
“To Billy’s Family, I’m totally going to miss this man. He was such a wonderful friend. I saw him last working with the SMECO crew on my street in Lexington Park. This guy walks in my gate and I’m like who has the nerve to…and then realized it was my ole friend Billy. Love and condolences to all his family. May God comfort you through these days and through this journey. See ya later my friend. In Christ’s Love-Darlene, and son Dwayne Yorkshire “
” To the family of Billy,Sorry to hear about Billy may God bless you.”
“RIP mY Prayers are with the familY I’am deeply sadden by this news I have known your family since 1962 God Bless you all RIP Billy <3 Your an Angel in Heaven!"
“Cuz Billy you are In a better. Place. Now. U are. Going. To be missed very. Much. I know. U looking. Down.on Your. Kids.tell Robyn. Hello. But. Will. Always. Miss u “