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https://vimeo.com/event/2274630 Dr. Willie E. Morgan, Jr., 71, an ER physician and emergency medical director, transitioned peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022, with his family close by his side. He was cherished and well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues by a life characterized by compassion, intelligence, and integrity. Ed was born on February 14, 1951, in Chicago, IL, to Willie and Ethel Morgan. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1969, Ed attended Purdue University, where he double majored in Biology and Chemistry and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He transferred to his parents’ alma mater of Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS, where he studied in pre-med and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in 1974. While there, he met Alletia Johnson, and the couple were united in holy matrimony in 1975 and shared 46 years of marriage. Thereafter, Ed joined and served in the United States Air Force and attended Meharry Medical School. Upon completing medical school, he received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. He then went on to complete his Internal Medicine Internship Program at Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit, MI. Later, he joined Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, to further his medical educational path. While practicing medicine in the Air Force, Ed lived in Lubbock, TX, and eventually settled in Warner Robins, GA. During his time in the military, he was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and the Air Force Training Ribbon. Throughout his over 30 years of working as an Emergency Room Medical Director and Emergency Room Doctor within the Middle Georgia area, where his patients adored him as much as his colleagues. Ed was a model physician who was dedicated to his career. He provided optimal care to his patients and helped save countless lives with compassion and genuine care for those he treated. He exemplified world-class bedside manners and unparalleled attention to his patients. Ed’s hobbies and interests included deep sea fishing, scuba diving, swimming, traveling, reading, and spending time with his boys (dogs Dexter, Teddy, and Cody). Ed and his wife attended Mount Paran Church of God, where he enjoyed the music ministry. Remembered for his warm smirk, witty sense of humor, and immense love for his family, Ed leaves behind a rich history of practicing stewardship, along with supporting family and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Willie E. Morgan, Sr. of Gary, IN., and he is survived by his wife, Alletia, mother of his daughters, Dana Morgan and Dr. Brandi Salters (Louis); grandchildren, Braxton and Lennox Salters; he is also survived by his mother, Ethel Morgan; siblings, Dr. Theodore Morgan (Dr. Leatha), LaVeeda Battle, and Marchelle Goens (Don), along with a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Though absent from the body, Ed is now at peace and in the presence of the Lord. He leaves behind his motto of "endeavor and persevere". Funeral Services will be held on July 14, 2022, at 11:00a at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, located at 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, Georgia 30034.

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Dr. Willie Edward Morgan Jr.

February 14, 1951 - July 4, 2022