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Roger passed away on January the 3, 2011 from an acute myocardial infarction. He was born in Chicago Illinois of George and Ida Morgan. He is survived by his sister Jane and five children; William, Barbara, Diane, Roger Jr., and James. He was also blessed with ten grandchildren who will be mentioned below. We wish to share some of our dad’s history with you because he was such a dedicated, loving, honorable, family man, and more words than we can express. Dad started his life off fast by quitting high school and joining the army where he became a Sergeant First Class and a decorated veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during a time of war. As a recruit with the 101st Airborne Rangers he was given the opportunity to take the army leadership course reserved for officers and non commissioned officers, and passed on February 11, 1949. On April 29, 1949 he shipped out for Okinawa. Upon arrival he was attached to the 29th Regiment, where he was responsible for the safety of the regimental staff. He took his G.E.D. test and passed at which point he was sent to combat intelligence training. He was taught the procurement of information, taking of prisoners and handling of them. As an Intelligence and Reconnaissance Scout he was attach to the I & R platoon in Okinawa and was trained by the Pilipino Scouts. In October 1950 he returned to the states where he was honorably discharged from the army, at which time he did 5 years in the reserves with Company B 335th Parachute Infantry Regiment. There he achieved the rank of Fist Sergeant. Dad took on many different jobs throughout his life. One of his most favorites was working for many different railroads in Chicago, in particular the Wabash as a Locomotive Fireman in charge of maintaining the engine while in motion and assisting the engineer. After a number of years he decided to take a job as a Federal law enforcement agent for the Department of Justice He even owned a television repair company with his father George, and was lastly a Steamfitter for Local 597 in Chicago and 250 in California. He lived in Arizona for a few years, and then spent the last 33 years in California. During his time as a Steamfitter he was also a dedicated rancher and supporter of the FFA, 4H, Grange, and his children’s champion Shar Pei show dogs that showed all across the United States. His lifelong interest included being a member of Local 250 and 597, The Loyal Order of the Moose in Canoga Park California, and supporting his children William, Barbara, Diane, Roger Jr., and James in all of their activities throughout their child hood. He continued showing his support throughout his life to them as adults as well. He thoroughly enjoyed supporting and spending time with Diane, her husband Skeet, and his grandchildren; Tony, Sabrina, Mark, and Marie by visiting and watching them raise their champion show steers, lambs, and rabbits and showing them at the fair for the last 4 years. For more than 30 plus years he spent his home life with William and James; raising them and as they grew into men. Roger took interest in keeping up with their days at work and union life. Roger specifically enjoyed helping raise his grandson George by taking him to school and outside activities for the last 10 years. In the last 3 years he was blessed with 3 more grandchildren when James married Jennifer, and enjoyed helping out with Tyler, Travis and Jackson. His daughter Barbara gave him two grandchildren named Christopher and Brian whom he was proud of. He lived a very full life and enjoyed every moment he could.

Funeral Services will be held at:
Riverside National Cemetery
Phone: (951) 653-8417
22495 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92518
Tuesday
March 8, 2011
1:30 pm
Meet at Staging Area #3
For Information Call James or Jennifer Morgan: 818-256-5915 or 818-618-9929
Directions from the valley
Take the 101 South to the 60 East and then from there take the 215 South and after about 8 minutes exit Van Buren Blvd and make a Right. Your Destination with be on the left. At the first traffic light you will see the entrance to the cemetery, make a Left. The cemetery is 10 blocks long so you can’t miss it.
From the Ontario Side and LAX
Cemetery is located 70 miles east of Los Angeles, adjacent to March Air Reserve Base. From Ontario Airport, take Interstate 10 East to Interstate 15 South to Highway 60 East to Interstate 215 South. Exit at Van Buren Boulevard and turn right. Proceed on Van Buren to first traffic light. Cemetery entrance is on the left.
From Los Angeles International Airport take Interstate 405 North to Interstate 10 East; merge on Highway 60 East. Proceed on Highway 60 to Riverside. Merge onto Interstate 215. Exit at Van Buren Boulevard and turn right. Proceed on Van Buren to first traffic light. Cemetery entrance is on the left.
Once you arrive, drive up to the booth in the center of the driveway and they will direct you where to park and then you will go to Staging Area #3. From staging area #3 they will take everyone to where the service will be held.

Great family and a great friend. God bless Larry.

Roger passed away on January the 3, 2011 from an acute myocardial infarction. He was born in Chicago Illinois of Ida and George Morgan. He was survived by his sister Jane and five children. He was a Sergeant First Class and a decorated veteran of the United States Army. He served with the 101st Airborne Rangers as a scout in an I & R Squad, ran with the Pilipino Scouts in Okinawa, and was a Korean War Veteran. After that he became a Federal law enforcement agent for the Department of Justice, and was lastly a Steamfitter for Local 597 in Chicago and 250 in California. He lived in Arizona for a few years, and then spent the last 33 years in California. During his time as a Steamfitter he was also a dedicated rancher and supporter of the FFA, 4H, Grange, his children’s champion Shar Pei show dogs that showed all across the United States. His lifelong interest included being a member of Local 250 and 597, The Loyal Order of the Moose in Canoga Park California, and supporting his children William, Barbara, Diane, Roger Jr., and James in all of their activities throughout their child hood and even as adults with their wives or husbands. During the last 4 years Roger loved showing his support for his daughter Diane and her husband Skeet, and his grandchildren; Tony, Sabrina, Mark, and Marie by visiting and watching them show steers and lambs at the fair. He also enjoyed living in his home with his son’s William and James; keeping up with their days at work and union life. Roger thoroughly enjoyed helping raise his grandson George by taking him to school and outside activities for the last 10 years. In the last 2 years he was blessed with 3 more grandchildren when James married Jennifer, Roger found joy in every day when we was able to help out with Tyler, Travis and Jackson. He lived a very full life and enjoyed every moment he could.
Funeral Services will be held at:
Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92518
Tuesday
March 8, 2011
1:30 pm
Meet at Staging Area #3