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MORGAN -- Jack MacGee Morgan, former long-time New Mexico State Senator, 80, saw his last sunrise early in the morning of August 11, 2004 after a valiant battle against cancer. Jack was born in Portales, NM on January 15, 1924 to the late George Albert and Mary Rosana Baker Morgan. A World War II veteran, Jack proudly served as an officer on the USS Mitchell, destroyer escort, in the United States Navy from 1942-1946. Jack graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, receiving his BBA in 1948 and his law degree in 1950. True to his commitment to public service, Jack accepted an appointment in 1973 to fill the unexpired term of then State Senator Don Hargrove. Jack served as State Senator, representing San Juan County, District 1, from 1973 -1988. During his terms, Senator Morgan was instrumental in getting improved roads for the San Juan County area as well as leading an effort to bring a railroad to this area. During his term in office, Senator Morgan held many leadership positions including Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. He also served on the Judiciary and Education Committees, the Revenue Stabilization Committee and the Environmental Health Study Committee and was chairman of the Four Corners Transportation Committee. He also served on and was past chairman of the Southwest Regional Energy Council. He was a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club in Portales and Farmington. He was also a member of the Elks Club in Farmington. Jack served on the Board of Directors of Ziems Ford Motor Company, Merrion Oil Company, Arizona Public Service and Wells Fargo (formerly First National Bank of Farmington), and Farmington Museum Foundation, as well as other local boards. He was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in 1950 and practiced in New Mexico for his entire 54-year career. His practice varied, but his true love was estate planning. Jack placed more value on helping people than on making money, and he never turned a client away for inability to pay. During his years of practice, he could be seen having a cup of coffee at the old Pancake Alley with friends, family members, and clients. Jack Morgan was a lawyer's lawyer. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Flynn Cummings Morgan; his children, Marilyn Morgan Montoya, Rebecca Morgan, Claudia Morgan-Gray, and Jack MacGee Morgan, Jr.; and other family: Patrick Montoya, Elaine Hinnant, Weldon R. Gray, Hannah Morgan, Jessica May, John May, Grace May, Amanda Morgan, Mary Morgan, Zachary Moreno, Lori Edney, Brittany Edney, Danielle Edney, Debbie Badger, Corky Francis, Bobbi Morgan, and Roger Sheak. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2004, at the First Presbyterian Church in Farmington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Connley Hospitality House, the Northwest Hospice, or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Jeff Neidhart, Dr. Joseph Pope, and the entire staff of the 4th floor medical ward of San Juan Regional Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care of Daddy Jack.
        Published on: Fri August 13, 2004