Thomas Edward Morgan

Thomas Edward Morgan, 78, of Tallahassee, Florida passed away on December 26, 2020 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 18, 1942 to Earl Morgan and Margaret “Rita” Gabrielle Thomas. He was the oldest of three brothers. Tom was an Army Veteran, Sharp Shooter and ASA Tech Specialist. Tom served overseas with the Army in Chitose, Japan. After many years of owning Olde Ironside Steel Erectors of Miami, FL, Tom moved into the field of telecommunications with Global Communications of Miami, FL. Tom enjoyed all sports. On advisement, you would never challenge Tom to a raw oyster eating contest. Tom was a proud FSU Alumni! Tom frequently traveled to his hometown of North Miami, FL during his summer breaks from FSU to work as the Director of Biscayne Park and Recreation and coach sports to the youngsters. He also played college basketball. Upon graduation from FSU, Tom became an officer for the Tallahassee Police Department in the 1960s, and even served as a JPO for several years in North Florida. After returning to the Miami area to start up and operate a construction business during the boom, Tom later returned to Tallahassee, FL where he served 15 years for the United States Postal Service and was affectionately nicknamed “Chicken Wing” by his coworkers. Tom was a generous man who helped anyone in need, whether it was a family member, neighbor or a resident on one of his postal routes. Tom was a loving family man who enjoyed being involved with his children and grandchildren’s lives. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW, Post 3308. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Blaire Morgan, Katharine (Katie) Morgan Haber; his grandchildren, Amelia Haber, Violet Haber; brother, James K. Morgan (Mary); stepson, Lance Baxter (Sharon & Sam); cousins, Tommy Eastman (Lori), Judy Eastman; Fred Eastman (Teri), nieces and nephews, Jennifer Morgan Hannula (Brooks, Aubrey & Brantley), Christina Groom (Anthony), Steven Groom (Onolee), Dina Groom, Jeff Groom (Tina), and Ricky Groom. Tom was preceded in passing by his youngest brother, Richard Groom (Linda) and nephew, Tommy Groom. The family would like to thank the incredible medical staff at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM. The family is being assisted by Skip Young and Jackie Fulford of Young~Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, Florida.

Thomas Edward Morgan

September 18, 2020 - December 26, 2020