Obituary of John (Jack) Monroe Morgan

John (Jack) Monroe Morgan, passed away on Sat. Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, KY.  John Monroe Morgan, fondly known to by family and friends as Jack Morgan, passed peacefully at home under Hospice Care. He was 95 years old at the time of his passing. 

 Jack lived a long, well-lived, colorful life. Jack was a Valley Forge Graduate followed by his acceptance into Cornell University. He was an avid equestrian, playing on the Cornell Polo Team throughout his college days. He graduated from Cornell with a master’s degree in civil engineering and was a full partner at Wight, Morgan, & Brown Consulting until his retirement. 

 Jack was a Veteran of the US Army ranking Captain of Field Artillery, serving in Korea. 

  Jack enjoyed Fox Hunting and rode to hounds with the Licking River Hunt Club for many years, serving as whipper-in. With his love of horses, he coached young riders with the Keeneland Pony Club. He later formed a Polo Team in Lexington, KY and enjoyed playing for many years. He was an avid sailor, loving to go out on his own boat or many a Windjammer adventure. He loved traveling with his wife, Charlotte, to many places around the world. 

  More importantly, Jack was devoted to the Midway Christian Church. He sang in the choir, was an elder, and served on the board. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a Troop Leader who met at the Church. The Church was his home and all the members he held dear and were family to him. 

   He is survived by his daughter, Katherine (Kathy) Morgan Garcia; his son, David John Morgan (John); two grandchildren, Kai (Stephanie) Costa and Jordan Morgan; stepchildren, Al Greathouse and Bobbie Greathouse.  He is preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Peters Morgan; his brother, Warren Randolph Morgan and stepdaughter, Connie Chinn.

 A gathering of family and friends will be from 11am - 12pm Tues., Dec. 19, 2023, at Midway Christian Church, 123 E. Bruen St., Midway, KY 40347 followed by a service at 12pm with reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.  No graveside services are planned.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Midway Christian Church or to Bluegrass Hospice Care.