James Lee Morgan

James Lee Morgan, Age 58 of Crossville formerly of Athens, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at his home. Born April 9, 1957 In Madisonville, to the late Reed and Etta Sue Worley Morgan, James had lived a majority of his life in McMinn County and spent the last 20 years in Crossville. He was a member in good standing at Cumberland View Baptist Church in Crossville and was a good friend and neighbor to all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Tina Morgan; granddaughter, Jasmine Sierra Michelle Morgan, brothers, John, Timmy and Bennie Morgan; and sisters, Loretta hardy and Bernice Garrahart. James is survived by children, George Morgan of Crossville, Surlina Eaton of Athens; grandson, Sebastian James Reed Morgan of Crossville; and sister, Norma Johnson and husband Claude of Sweetwater. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and numerous friends also survive. A Celebration of Life and Home going for James Lee Morgan will be held at 3p.m. Friday, September 18, 2015, from the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Brother Marty Davenport officiating. Interment will follow in the Hiwassee Church of God Cemetery in Madisonville with George Morgan, Jimmy Townsend, Delmer Sylvester, Danny Nunes, Jacob Morgan, and Claude Johnson serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the services. The family will receive friends from 1-3p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to visit the guestbook of James Morgan and send a message of comfort.