William "Bill" Colyer Morgan, 41, of Port Acres, Texas passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Bill was born December 12, 1976 at St. Marys in Port Arthur, Texas to Henry G. Morgan and Sherry Fant Morgan. He was a lifelong resident of Port Acres and member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. Bill was employed with Motiva as a rotating equipment specialist. He was a machinist, master mechanic and refrigeration specialist. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy where he received many naval commendation awards. He was a life member of VFW Post #797. He was loved and respected by many, and he was the kind of man who would be there to help at any time. He loved his family dearly. Bill was strong and had the ability to light up a room with his presence. He had the gift of making people laugh. He enjoyed time with his family, his dear friends, and he had a special love for his most loyal friend, Pumpkinhead. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James E. Fant, Jr.; John and Ann Morgan of Savannah. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Broussard Morgan of Port Acres; parents, Henry and Sherry Morgan of Port Acres; three daughters, Makayla, Maile and Malayna Broussard; brother, Clayton Henry Morgan and wife Tara of Port Acres; sister, Carrie Ellen Fontenot and husband Clint of Port Neches. Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His loving grandmother, Jo Ellen Fant of Groves. His love had no bounds and he spent his life caring for and serving others. He will be missed by all who knew him as he rests in peace with our Lord. A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Port Acres with Reverend Rejimon George officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves. Pallbearers will be Otto Ratliff, Jeremy Broussard, Robert Lange, Chuck Vincent, Rowdy Swafford, Cody Swafford, Joe Fant and James Fant. Honorary pallbearers will be Blaine Gordy, Pete ODonald, Hunter and Ty Ratliff, Kelly Gray, and Justin Hankins.
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November 2, 2021
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Anonymous
April 8, 2021
Thinkin about you. Missing you so much. Love you
William "Bill" Colyer Morgan
August 4, 2020
William "Bill" Colyer Morgan
Anonymous
July 22, 2020
Holding on tight to the memories. I love you & I miss you everyday. So fortunate to have you and Clayton as my brothers in this world. Nothing can take that away.
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
Life has been nothing short of odd and unruly since you left this world. We do our best to hold it together, but it ain't easy. I have to believe that you were sent to take care of things much greater than I can even imagine. God needed a mighty angel, and he chose you. I miss you. We all do. Love you forever, Bill.
Anonymous
June 14, 2020
I guess my last message didn't take. It sucks being here without you. Never in my life did I ever think I would be the older brother in this family. I don't like it here without you. I love you, Bill and I miss you. I'll talk to you later.
Anonymous
May 2, 2020
This is what it's like to want to talk to you & have to type out my thoughts on a website. The world without you is not what I had ever envisioned. One thing I can say is that I miss you more than words can say. There is definitely a missing piece without you. My heart aches from day to day, but I'm doin the best I can without you. I'll love you forever.
Anonymous
May 2, 2020
I love you, Bill. We miss you dearly.
Anonymous
April 12, 2020
Here we are again Bill. Another holiday without you. I miss you this Easter. We boiled crawfish for Mom and Dad the other day, it's the first time I've boiled them since you've gone. You were the boil master. I remember thinking you were good at just about everything you tried and it always impressed me even though I didn't always say it. I wish I could say it to you now face to face. I love you Bill. I wish we were together this Easter.
Anonymous
April 10, 2020
Missing you.
Anonymous
March 20, 2020
The world is in disarray, and it is disheartening. I have to lean on faith & think that, perhaps you were drawn to take care of things that my feeble mind can't fathom. I miss you everyday & I love you. I pray for peace more than ever.
Anonymous
March 6, 2020
Sometimes I just need to talk to you. People can be so cruel. I miss the way you could bring clarity to the situations at hand. I love you & it's just not the same without you.
Anonymous
February 29, 2020
I know I am not supposed to question things, I do. I know I am not supposed to wonder why, but I do. I am human still, and I am here. I miss you everyday. Somedays are heavier than others only because I miss you so much & it's just life. I feel the need for you to be here in the moment. My faith tells me that you are here with us still, in other ways. Life doesn't always make sense - I embrace the moments when it does & I look forward to the moment when I will see you again. Until then, you are wherever you are, I am here with Clayton, Mom, Dad - the prayers...at least I know in my heart that we're all together in prayer.
Anonymous
February 10, 2020
I love you, Bill. You're in my prayers always and I long for your laughter. I'm grateful for the time I was able to have with you but I'm sad to be without you now. Your life was too short and I miss you dearly.
Anonymous
February 7, 2020
Thinking of you and your many accomplishments. I miss your guidance, your knowledge, and I miss your hugs. I'm doing my best down here, thinking of you often. Love you forever.
Anonymous
January 22, 2020
I was just thinking about you, Bill. I love you & I miss your beautiful smile, your guidance, your humor - everything.
Anonymous
January 18, 2020
I miss my brother. Jeremiah 17:7
Anonymous
January 15, 2020
I miss you Bill and I love you.
Anonymous
January 1, 2020
It's a new year, moments pass & I think of you between the conversations and hugs. Love you. Miss you.
Anonymous
December 20, 2019
Just when I think all of my tears have dried & I have no more to shed, my heart aches, tears fall & I miss you. I try so hard to find the joy in every moment. It's a hard candy Christmas, Bill. I'll love you forever.
Anonymous
December 14, 2019
I miss my brother. I have so much to be thankful for yet I'm without a blessing I shared with my family almost all my life. I long to see his face again and I wish for some way to hear him speak or laugh again. I miss you Bill.
Anonymous
December 13, 2019
Hello Bill. You would be 43 today. We all had supper at our house today. I sure miss you. I pray for you all the time. One day we'll meet again and this life will fade into the paradise that awaits us. Until then I will keep you in my prayers. I wish I could say happy birthday to you in person but the post on this site will have to be enough for now. I love you and miss you.
Anonymous
December 12, 2019
Happy Birthday.I love you and miss you more and more every day, there's not one min that passes by and you're not on my mind.
Anonymous
November 9, 2019
Hi, Bill. I'm just sitting here at camp thinking about how we both use to enjoy this together. I wish you were here with me today. For real I mean. It's a beautiful day up here and there are animals everywhere. The hunting is way better than it used to be. I know you would like getting after these pigs. I think they are taking over the place. Any way, I just wanted to say hi and tell you I miss you. I love you brother. Put in a good word to the Old Man for us down here. Talk to you later.
Anonymous
October 2, 2019
There are days when I feel the need to explain to you the events that transpired. With prayers & thoughts that we often shared, it's then that I remember to breathe. I know you can see it all from where you are now. I unravel at times & I feel as though I am a dandelion in the breeze. I remember your words and the way you would handle certain situations. Although I may not have your stature nor the ability to set the tone of respect for the situation at hand, I am calm and collected. I love you. I miss you more often than not.
Anonymous
August 21, 2019
What a day it's been without you, for the past too many. You're always a part of my day, and I know you are with us. It still hurts to the core that you left this world so soon. There are so many conversations I would like to share with you, but I know you already know. Your looking glass is much more grand than my own nowadays. I love you and I'll miss you each moment that passes. Thank you for everything that you taught me along the way. I'm going to do my best to make your words of wisdom not for naught.
Anonymous
August 18, 2019
I've been thinking a lot about you lately brother. Hunting season is just around the corner and I remember the times we had deer hunting and duck hunting. Caleb is sixteen now and driving all over town. Gonna let him try his luck again in the woods this winter. I sure do miss you Bill. I'm praying for you all the time I just wish you were still here. Carrie got a new job this week; she's really excited. I'm happy for her. You should hear the joy in her voice. We're all doing ok here just missing you dearly. I'll talk to you later big brother, keep watch for us. I love you.
Anonymous
July 15, 2019
I've been trying for thirteen months and I still can't make any sense outta this. I hope one day we meet again to make peace of it. I'm sure we will I just can't help wondering when. One thing is for sure, it will be on God's terms not mine. So I guess I'll ask you then. Can't help my feelings they just are what they are. I love you Bill. I always did and I always will.
Anonymous
July 5, 2019
4th of July. I always miss you on holidays more than normal. Whatever normal is. I love you Bill. Wish you were here to see the boys and enjoy the day with us. We all miss you. I love you.
Anonymous
June 29, 2019
Not a moment passes me by without thinking you should be here to see this ~ my faith tells me that you are. It's hard to fathom at times. I love you forever, Bill.
Anonymous
June 19, 2019
This past weekend was beautiful. The kids were playin in the yard, so free as we used to be back in Glen Rose. Everyone seemed happy for a moment. We were all together, but there was definitely a missing piece. I'd like to think you were there. It'll never be the same without you, but I have to remember that you are there, just in a different way. I miss you everyday, every moment that passes without your presence. We love you. Tears fall sometimes. I'm exhausted from wiping them from my face so sometimes I just let them fall where they may. Perhaps they can fill up the oceans between us & we can drift among the same tide for a moment as we did that summer at Tybee. I'll love you forever.
Anonymous
June 10, 2019
I love you Bill and I miss you.
Anonymous
June 9, 2019
Good Mornin Bill ~ The moment I wake up, before I put on my makeup ~ I say a little prayer for you. Forever and ever you'll stay in my heart and I will love you forever...and ever.
Anonymous
June 7, 2019
Somedays I can keep it together, and somedays I can only catch my breath. I miss you. I know it is not for my own understanding. I'll see you again. Love you forever.
Anonymous
May 9, 2019
I miss you Bill
Anonymous
May 1, 2019
I miss you.
Anonymous
April 9, 2019
It's been 10 months today Bill. It still feels like we lost you yesterday. I'll always wonder what else I could have done to help you. I can't help feeling like I could have changed something to make it all better. I guess I'll never know. I sure do miss you. It's worse on pretty days when the sky is blue and the clouds are few. For some reason that's when I think of you the most. I'm anxious to see you again to shake your hand and give you a hug. I always looked up to you and I still do. It's tougher without you here. I love you brother. Talk to ya later.
Anonymous
April 2, 2019
Most days I can contain my emotions, however today, I went to visit Mama Jo. I saw a picture of you I had never seen before. I didn't expect it to hit me like it did - the fact that, from now on I'll see you in pictures ~ only in memories. I suppose it's one thing I'll have to learn to live with. I'll love you forever & miss you always, until we meet again. Love you.
Anonymous
March 10, 2019
I love you and I miss you, Bill.
Anonymous
March 7, 2019
We're getting by, but it's surely not the same without you around. I love you.
Anonymous
February 9, 2019
I miss you Bill
Anonymous
January 5, 2019
The sun finally came out and welcomed us with a beautiful day today after several days of rain. The day we laid you down, Dad said to me, "You'll see him in the sunshine" ~ I love you, Bill, and I miss you no matter the weather. It's good to see the sunshine, though.
Anonymous
December 26, 2018
Christmas ain't the same without you Bill. I sure do miss you.
Anonymous
December 9, 2018
It's been six months since we lost you. I still can't quite believe it. You're on my mind constantly, memories of joy and sadness fill my thoughts through out every day. Ethan and I are creating a joyful one today. I brought him with me to the deer stand and he's doing awesome. You would be proud of him. Maybe you can see us from heaven. I pray that one day I'll know that for sure. We love you Bill and we miss you dearly.
Anonymous
November 24, 2018
I paid you a visit this morning Bill. Carrie made your spot real nice. We missed you at Thanksgiving I guess nothing will ever be like it was. I tried not to think about it but your absence leaves a huge emptiness that's indescribable. We all miss you so much. I love you Bill.
Anonymous
November 15, 2018
Sitting up here in the woods thinking about you brother. Got me a good deer this week. I sure wish you were here sharing a pot of coffee sitting by the fire with me. I love you. I still think about you every day, hell, I guess I always will. Hopefully Europe in that great big deer lease in the sky sitting by the river with the sun on your face. I love you man see you later.
Anonymous
October 10, 2018
I miss you Bill. Think about you everyday. I love you brother and we'll meet again someday in the far and beyond.
Anonymous
September 9, 2018
Three months today Bill. I miss you and I love you. I pray to God for the peace and purity of your soul that I know only His love and grace can provide. We will meet again someday but until then rest easy in His presence and may the light of His everlasting love shine upon you for all eternity.
Anonymous
September 6, 2018
My beautiful brother, with a smile that could light up a room and a voice that could calm the raging seas within my heart at any given time. I miss you. I will love you forever and hold on tight to the memories.
Anonymous
August 10, 2018
It was two months ago today. I miss my brother.
Anonymous
June 25, 2018
I was on the Anchorage with Bill as well. Had many memories from overseas and in San Diego. Can't believe he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this time of grieving.
Anonymous
June 23, 2018
MR2 Morgan was a great upstanding sailor. He tacked on my crow, I remember helping others save him after being pinned between six plates of steel. I remember the GM's in the alert team training drills of taking the ship for Capt Morgan.
Anonymous
June 22, 2018
I served with bill as well on the anchorage, I will never forget the time we were training for a take over and Morgan took over DC central. He proclaimed it was now his ship and he was the captain, "Captain Morgan" lol that was the best thing I ever heard announced on that ship. You will be missed.
Anonymous
June 22, 2018
I served with Bill on the Anchorage.... He was a good friend. We had some good times overseas and in San Diego cruising in his black SS hitting the beaches. I'm so sorry he left us so early.... :-(
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
It was my honor to serve with Bill. He was a shipmate we could all count on. Fair winds and following sea.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served with Morgan aboard the Anchorage he was a great shipmate fair winds and following seas brother.
So sorry for your loss
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
Bill you will surly be missed. You were a great shipmate, and a true friend one could always count on. RIP my friend we have the watch.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
It was a pleasure to serve with you onboard USS Anchorage LSD-36 Fair Wind And Following Seas. You were a Great Guy !!! My Deepest Condolences to Your Family
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served with Bill in the Navy. He will certainly be missed by all. He had the ability to find humor in anything. When he was around, he was the center of attention. Always giving one of us a hard time. My condolences to his family. RIP Shipmate.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served with Bill on the Anchorage and it was never a dull minute while he was around. A good shipmate and a great friend. Im sure gonna miss ya
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served on the Anchorage with him. He was a great guy and prayers for the family. God bless.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
Bill was one of my favorite friends from the Navy. I have nothing but good memories of him and his great personality. You will be missed Bill we have the watch.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
Bill, I will never forget when I kept you from falling off the pier in Hong Kong after a wild night. You always had a good attitude and was always happy. You also stood up for what's right. Will miss you.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served with Bill on the Anchorage and was blessed to be able to have known him. He was a brother and very respected among all of us. Prayers to the whole family and very sorry for your loss. "Fair winds and following seas" brother! We will miss you...
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
I served with Bill on the Anchorage and he was always a blast and honest Rest Eazy Brother we've got the watch. My the Lord be with his a family.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
Is there a go fund me page somewhere that we can contribute To a memorial fund?
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
Wild Bill was my #1 go to guy in Repair DIvision on the USS Anchorage ,LSD 36. He was a wizard in the Machine Shop and saved us numerous times. Hell of a wing man too...This one's tough, miss you bro.
Anonymous
June 21, 2018
He was on the same US Navy ship that I was on, Uss anchorage LSD-36. His job on the ship was not an easy one, that ship was falling apart!!! RIP sir
Anonymous
June 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss. You and the girls are in our prayers. His memory of the good times live on in your hearts. God bless.
Anonymous
June 14, 2018
My Cousin Billy,
It doesn't feel too long ago being in Tybee Island or Indian Rocks Beach just being kids and enjoying life. Life gets too heavy too fast for us. I wish we could just go back to those days, to that state of mind. I wish I lived nearby, I wish we could've had a beer and made things alright. You were loved and you will be missed. Rest in Peace brother.
To my cousins Clayton and Carrie Ellen, to my Uncle Hank and Aunt Sherry, I love you very much and I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Ben
Anonymous
June 14, 2018
I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the Morgan family find comfort and strength in Jesus promise along with our heavenly father Jehovah of the earthly resurrection, where death will be eliminated forever. Truly, what a glorious and almost unbelievable day that will be! It's a reality though for God cannot lie!
Anonymous
June 14, 2018
I will miss you Buddy, We are more alike than you knew.
Anonymous
June 13, 2018
My heart goes out to the family. I had the pleasure to work with Bill for a few years at Motiva. He was a friend you'd want on your side when things got bad, he was rough on the outside but had a heart as big asTexas. He will be missed, Rest In Peace my friend.
Anonymous
June 13, 2018
Jennifer I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers....
Anonymous
June 13, 2018
Enjoyed my time with Bill & the work we did together @ JCI. Sorry to hear about such a young man passing
Anonymous
June 13, 2018
My deepest condolences for the entire Morgan family. Billy, who is my cousin, was an absolute "rock star" from the days we played at Tybee Island, to the years he served onboard the now decommissioned USS Anchorage (LSD-36), then later hard-working civilian in Texas. Tall man with incredible room presence and incredibly loving heart that matched his tall size.
As I was transitioning from my own military service, Billy provided me great guidance and inspiration to push through the anxiety that came from such life transition. I appreciated very much his support. Billy sure loved his family; that included certainly his immediate family (parents and siblings) but he cared deeply out to his fellow cousins and I'm sure many more. The week before Billy's passing, God was nudging me to call Billy and check-in. I never made that call and I regret that inaction deeply. Billy, if you can read these words here, I'm sorry I did not call you. Failure on my part. I beat my chest as I write these words. I'm going to pray for Billy for all my future Church masses I attend. I'm going to pray for Billy at every meal that I ask for God's blessing. Billy is a remarkable man and I so respectfully request that God reserve a seat at his Heavenly banquet for Billy. What an incredibly loving man Billy was. I can't say that enough. I will surely miss my cousin, Billy Morgan. May God bless you.
Most Sincerely, Tony Waters (cousin)
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
I pray God grants his family & friends peace and comfort. Eternal rest grant unto him, OLord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul And the souls of all the faithful departed Rest In Peace.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
My condolences to Mrs. Morgan. Many happy memories be with you all. And may these promises from Jehovah God help you to endure. "Do not be anxious....but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Deepest condolences and praying for the family
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Prayers for the family
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
You will be missed Bill. Praying for your family....for HIS wisdom and understanding.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Very sorry for your loss. He was very knowledgeable on equipment and was fun to be around and joke with in the smoke pen. Everybody will miss him.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Im really sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do to help let me know
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
We truly loved Billy with all our hearts. He was exactly what you said. A gentle soul. And always made you smile when you were around him. We will miss him so much!!!! May all his pain be gone and resting peacefully. With love and support Joy
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband! Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for Billy's family and friends! I knew him years ago as teenagers. He was always smiling and full of life. RIP Billy.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
Our condolences to you and your family! Our prayers are with you. Sorry we will not be able to attend the services.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for you loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Anonymous
June 12, 2018
There are no words to express my sympathy to Bill's family. Bill was a great person and I know he will be missed by many. God Bless his family and friends.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
Prayers for the family
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
i was so sad to hear this news , may God wrap his arms around your family and give them comfort in the good memories and love they share ...,God's Blessing on you all
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
Prayers of peace for Bill's family; Incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart hurts...Bill was such a nice guy and great to work with. His Motiva family will miss him very much.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
Love and prayers to his family and friends. Bill was an absolute sweetheart.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
My heart aches for your loss. He will be missed by many. He has left behind wonderful memories for us all. My prayers and thoughts are with you. All our love.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
He was an amazing man, wouldn't think twice to help anyone out in anyway he could. I hadn't see Bill in many year but I'll never forget his kind heart and humble smile. This is such a great loss, he was taken too soon. My heart, thoughts, love and prayer are with his family whom i love very much. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, and wish I could be there to hug each and everyone of you. I love you and wish I could be there. RIP gentle giant <3
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
Bill will be missed by all who knew him. From his Motiva Family - RIP - Prayers for all who knew and loved Bill.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
I will miss my cousin Bill dearly. He was a gentle soul and I will always remember our fun times on the beach as kids on Tybee Island. I wish I could be there to give his family HUGE hugs! I love you all so much and will be sending many prayers from Michigan.
Anonymous
June 11, 2018
I'm heartly sorry for your lost! Such a tragic loss. He was loved by many.