SAN JOSE, Calif. John Philip Morgan, 58, of San Jose, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. He was born May 3, 1957, in St. Joseph, son of Jack and Georgia Morgan.
He graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Engineering Logistics. He retired from the United States Navy as a Computer Logistic Specialist after 15 years of service. After the Navy, he was in the private defense industry, serving all over the world. He enjoyed computers, designing web pages, model airplanes and volunteering with the V.A. He was a very proud veteran.
John was preceded in death by: his parents; a daughter, Georgia Ruth Morgan; and two brothers, Ronald and Robert Clouse. He is survived by: cousin, Emily Ashlock, of St. Joseph; best friend and former wife, Kelly Cooper; many friends in St. Joseph and his San Jose adopted family.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, at a later date. He will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home.