John Gerald Morgan

John Gerald Morgan, 81, of Moody, Alabama, died peacefully on August 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was lovingly known as John, Jerry, Dad, Daddy, Mr. M, and Paw.

Jerry was born to Clarence Eugene Morgan and Myra Fourroux Morgan (later Bilbro) on August 20, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama.

At the age of 17, Jerry joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served in active service and the Reserves for six years. His time in the Coast Guard was an experience he talked little about during his life, but with which he deeply identified.

In 1963, the young Coast guardsman married the great love of his life, Judith (Judy Mae) Blount. Together, they reared two sons and a daughter, and their family grew to include their children's spouses, and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judy passed away in 2023, shortly before their 60th wedding anniversary.

A man of strong work ethic, Jerry spent his post-Coast-Guard career with the Birmingham Water Works, eventually overseeing operations at multiple water filtration facilities, including Alabama's largest, the Shades Mountain Filter Plant.

Though he retired in 2002, Jerry remained hard-working, tenacious, and resilient. He was deeply committed to caring for Judy through long years of chronic illness, and after her death, was greatly beloved as an "honorary employee" at Benchmark Physical Therapy in Moody.

Jerry was focused and serious in his primary career, but transformed into a social butterfly later in his retirement endeavors. He was passionate about his hobbies, which at various times in his life included hunting, fishing, gardening, stamp collecting, traveling - and talking about traveling. He was also passionate about education.

One of the great joys of Jerry's life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of a new great-granddaughter in September.

Jerry is survived by a son, Steven (Laura Leigh), and a daughter, Laura Kay (Steve); his late son's widow, Anjie Morgan; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He leaves behind three siblings - Richard Morgan (Lynn); Cecelia Lee (Butch); and Cynthia Perry (the late Rick) - and many friends and extended family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife and parents; a son (Michael Andrew Morgan); a sister (Patricia Jeannette Morgan); and a grandson, his namesake (Aden John Morgan).

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 12:30-2 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens in Trussville, Alabama. A service celebrating his life will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Burt Boykin officiating.

Donations to St. Jude Children's hospital may be made in lieu of flowers.