James M. Morgan, 67, passed away at his East Hempfield Township home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He shared 34 years of marriage with his wife, Sarah, "Sally" J. (Willner) Morgan. Born in Denver, CO, Jim was the son of the late James W. and Mary (Heit) Morgan.

Jim was an active pilot from the age of 17. Jim served in the US Air Force for 22 years obtaining the rank of LT. Colonel. He graduated from and was an instructor at the test pilot school at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, CA. Jim also served as Squadron Commander at Edwards AFB. He completed his bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and his master's degree in Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Jim flew for Southwest Airlines for 22 years until his retirement at age 65.

Jim was a parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he sang in the Men's Schola, and was known as the potluck dinner man. He was Past Grand Knight of Knights at Edward's AFB as well as a member of the St. Leo's Council. Jim devoted much of his time to promoting the World Exposition of Eucharistic Miracles display. He also attended Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Reading.

A very dedicated husband and father, Jim homeschooled his five children. He saw everything as a learning opportunity and fostered a love of learning in his kids. He took his family on many trips.

Jim was quite the aviation enthusiast, and he enjoyed playing the classical guitar. He encouraged his children in various musical endeavors.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sally, and their five children, LTJG James J. Morgan, husband of Lina (Heinrichs) of Halethorpe, MD, Kelly E., wife of Nathaniel P. Menendez of Allentown, PA, Patrick P. Morgan, husband of Josephine (Ostrowski) of Lancaster, PA, Jeana M. Morgan, fiancée of Thomas R. Anderson of Front Royal, VA, and Elizabeth A. Morgan, and, fiancée John R. Alderliesten of Lancaster, PA; six grandchildren, Benedict, Joan, Matthew, Damian, Veronica, and Bridget; his stepmother Charla Connor of University Place, WA; and his sister Carol, wife of Cliff Pearson of Houston, TX, and brother Col. Philip Morgan, husband of Sara of Dayton, OH. Jim was preceded in death by his grandchild Nicholas Menendez.

A Latin Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Wednesday, April 27, 2022, with The Rev. Pang J.S. Tcheou as Celebrant, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Viewings will be held from 4 to 6 PM Tuesday, April 26th at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, and from 10 to 11 AM on Wednesday at the church. The Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Charles Road Lancaster, PA 17603.

Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Council #6810, with a memo for the World Exposition of Eucharistic Miracles fund, at 2427 Marietta Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601.