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William Robert Morgan, Jr.

William Robert Morgan, Jr.

Male 1939 - 2025  (85 years)


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  • Name William Robert Morgan 
    Suffix Jr. 
    Nickname Billy 
    Birth 27 Aug 1939  Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 18 Apr 2025 
    • William R. Morgan, 86, devoted husband, loving father, community leader & attorney died peacefully on the evening of April 18th as a Syracuse native. In 1957 he graduated from Marcellus High School and went on to receive a bachelors in History at Hamilton College.

      During his summer breaks & after college, he happily farmed hay which is how he met his future wife Marilyn, who was managing a horse stable. He helped run his Father's commercial washing machine business. And served actively in the NYS National Guard. As a graduate of SU law, Bill loved practicing law and helping people obtain justice. He had a kind heart, driven to help others have a better quality of life, as their attorney, friend & advocate. Bill's larger than life personality, ready smile and kind words brightened everyone's day.

      A deep thinker, voracious reader with a variety of interests and was adept at applying all that he learned. He was a quick witted storyteller, known for his perfectly timed puns and limericks in the courtroom. He will be greatly missed!

      He is predeceased by his wife, Marilyn. Survived by his older sister Mary, 4 children, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

      The date for William's memorial, celebration of life is TBA. Email wrm.memorial@gmail.com to be added to the list to be notified of the date.
    Cremation
    Person ID I1778  Helms Family
    Last Modified 1 Jun 2025 

    Father William Robert Morgan,   b. 27 Jul 1899, Boone County, IA, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jun 1993, Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Mother Marcia Coffey,   b. 23 Nov 1904, IA, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Apr 2005, Vicksburg, Warren County, MS, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 100 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jun 1931  Iowa City, Johnson County, IA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F553  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marilyn McMahon,   b. 14 Apr 1940, Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Nov 2023 (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 1970 
    Children 
     1. B. Morgan
     2. K. Morgan
     3. M. Morgan
     4. W. Morgan, Jr.
    Family ID F558  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2024 

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