Roll Call Tribute

Thomas J. "Tom" Morgan 

January 14, 1945 - February 12, 2025 

Tom was born in Port Arthur, Texas. His parents were Eugenia and Clifford Morgan. Tom insisted the phrase “Yes Dear” helped him to enjoy an almost 56 year marriage with his wife, Judy Morgan. He is survived by his wife and children Jodi Benton (spouse James) and Brad Morgan (spouse Laura). His grandchildren (John, Sophie, Kate and Aiden) brought him immense unexpected joy. He welcomed with love my son-in-law Joseph Reisinger and my husband, James Benton.

Today, we say goodbye to an incredible man—our father, husband, Pappy, and mentor, Reverend Major Thomas J. Morgan. He left behind a legacy of service, love, and strong and enduring loyalty to his family, his country and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. He was a proud AGGIE and highly-decorated U.S. Army Major. He passionately dedicated his life to God, his church, his country, his career in Human Resources in offshore drilling, and later and at last, to his calling as a pastor in the United Methodist Church, serving Bay City St. Paul’s UMC and Markham UMC.

He was a devoted husband to Judy, and a loving father to my brother, Dr. Brad Morgan, Brad’s loving wife Laura and me, Jodi. His mentorship, skilled storytelling, immense wisdom, and enduring kindness touched so many lives throughout his life, it was almost jealousy-inducing if it wasn’t so wonderful to behold. He was a shepherd and mentor to so many throughout his life and ministry. He died peacefully, surrounded by everyone he loved the most and joy for the Great Homecoming. Though we grieve his passing, we find comfort in knowing his faith was so strong, and his legacy of love and service will live on in all of us every time we laugh, in our work (where we serve as pastors, teachers, nurses, and friends). His legacy will be seen visibly even when we share a story, tell a silly joke, cheer for the Aggies or look in the mirror. Dad may have left this earthly body in this life, but his footprint will live in all of us every day of the rest of ours.

Even through his chronic severe pain and isolation, one note from a caregiver honored Dad beautifully.
“He was one of the most kind humans I ever met, who inspired me to keep my faith in humanity and to believe that a better world is possible…”

Rest well, Dad. You were, and always will be, our hero.

Texas A&M Foundation
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