EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Funeral services for Mr. James Edward Morgan, 69, formerly of 819 Maple Ave., were held 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 22,  at Simmon Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Alexander Williams officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born May 11, 1943, he departed this life February 15, 2013. He was the son of the late Mr. James Morgan and the late Mrs. Annie Mae Nicholson Morgan. He attended the public schools in Edgefield. He was a member of Simmon Ridge Baptist Church and retired from the Edgefield City of public works.

He leaves to cherish his memory a brother, Mr. Charles B. (Betty) Morgan, Aiken, SC; two sisters Ms. Joan C. Morgan, Johnston, SC and Mrs. Vermell M. (Sterling) Mathis, North Augusta, SC; two nephews, Mr. Kenneth (Adrena) Morgan, Greenwood, SC, Mr. Blaine L. Morgan, Charlotte, NC; one niece Mrs. Deadra M. (Rodricko) Hall, Charlotte, NC; two great nieces Miss Amaya Kristina Morgan and Miss Keira Morgan; eight aunts, four uncles, a host of cousins and friends.

The family received friends at Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. on Thurs., Feb. 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.