He kept his stomach as taut as a trampoline; his crooked fingers could still bring a lesser person to their knees. His legs were so bowed you could drive a head of cattle between them. He stood up straight ‘til it hurt, rubbed his shaved head with the palm of his hand and loved to laugh at a good joke. He danced the jitter bug just a few months ago and shot his age at P.D.S. Country Club.
This was Jack Wayne Morgan. Born Aug. 2, 1928, died May 17, 2019, at Trudi’s Adult Care home. He was 90. Jack was born in Arkansas but the family moved to Florence, Arizona when he was a young boy. His father passed away shortly thereafter and Jack worked as a ranch hand. Jack moved to Washington where he met and married Donna and they had two children, Connie and Jerry. He spent those early married years as a professional bronc rider with the rodeo, later leaving to start his career in operating engineering. Donna and Jack settled in Sierra Vista in the early 90s and Jack spent many days and hours on the golf course and hunting with friends.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; daughter Connie; grandson Todd; and daughter-in-law Betty. He is survived by by his son Jerry; grandson Joe; and two great-grandsons.
No services are planned.