Millard John Morgan Obituary (2019)

Millard John Morgan BEAUFORT, SC- also known as "Mo" was born April 28, 1943 in Camp Forest, TN. passed away December 14, 2019. He resided in Beaufort, SC for the past twenty years. Mo is preceded in death by his wife Sandy Morgan and his parents Millard and Alice Morgan. He is survived by three children: Daughter Paula Imbro (Dennis Imbro), son Chuck Morgan (Claudia Morgan) and daughter Elizabeth Morgan Nightingale (Tony Nightingale). His Grandchildren are Katie McCready and Kristen McCready. Mo's siblings are Mary Morgan, Barbara Green and Ray Morgan. Mo is also survived by his recent partner Marti Myers. Mo loved roaming the oceans, rivers, mountains and countryside and was always happiest outside enjoying the world around him. He enjoyed time on the water boating and in the water skin-diving and scuba diving. He once made an agreement with the sharks: he never ate shark meat and the sharks never ate him. Whether by motorcycle, car, bus, train, boat or plane, he found a sense of peace as well as adventure while touring America as often as he could. Proof of this could be found if you opened his briefcase. On any given day one would find a collapsible fishing pole and small tackle box. He loved America and enjoyed making connections along his journey in life. He called many places home. Mo lived in New Jersey, California, New Mexico, South Carolina, Germany and Japan. Beaufort tugged at his and Sandy's heartstrings the most, making it their final destination and home since 2000. Mo served in the USMC from 1961-1967 and was always a Marine. He was a past Master of the Masonic Lodge #262 of Port Royal and a proud life member and officer of the AMVETS Beaufort Post #70. His civilian career was spent in the IT profession as a Manager of Information Technology. Although he loved his career, what he cherished most was seeing the world while traveling and reuniting with lifelong friends along his journey in life. Mo displayed his love by taking care of others. He was a protector and a shepherd throughout his life. He was a Marine, husband, Father and faithful friend to many, and will be remembered as a man worthy of emulation. Mo's heart was always with God and he often said with a smirk, "Nobody gets out of this life alive". He loved his family and friends with passion, and it is with that same passion, he will be remembered and missed. To honor Mo and celebrate his life, donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Project or the Wounded Warriors Family Support Charity.