Benjamin T. Morgan

Benjamin T. Morgan, J., affectionately known as "Ben T, Big M., Didda, Unc, and Mr. Morgan", accepted his seat in glory on March 8, 2005. He was the son of the late Benjamin T. and Annie Pearl Morgan. Ben T. was born on October 23, 1924 in Amelia County, Virginia where he spent most of his childhood. He affectionately reflected and shared many stories about his childhood in Amelia, ranging from working on the farm, to breaking in horses, but the story that brought the biggest beam to his face was the courtship of his sweetheart, “Girlfriend Rosa." Ben T received his education at the Mission Light Schools in Virginia. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age, and began to work out his soul salvation at the Manassas Hill Baptist Church in Virginia. He later joined the Fulton Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and Minister of Transportation. He worked as a faithful servant until he was called home. Ben T. and Rosa attended elementary school together, and were childhood friends. On December 25, 1947 he married his sweetheart and girlfriend, Rosa, and their union was formed. With Christ as their nucleus, and faith, love, and joy as their fabric, Ben T. and Rosa maintained their matrimony circle of love for fifty-seven years. Four children were born from this union Rosa Ann Holly, Josephine P. Reed, Mary Torian-Dunnock, and Benjamin P. Morgan. Ben T. loved his family, and often professed the power of family unity. Ben T held a multifaceted and impressive career. He joined the Navy and defended his country in World War II. A United States veteran, he served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge in Dec. 1945. He continued to support his country as a civilian employee with Fort Howard, and NSA at Ft. George Meade for 45 years. In that capacity, Ben T quickly discovered another talent, his skilled ability to drive "eighteen wheeler" tractor trailer trucks. He would often say "that he could park his rig anywhere." His career as a "Trucker" also exposed him to a beloved hobby and affection for CB radios. "Big M" enjoyed giving shout outs to his buddies throughout the country, and even worldwide. He was also a very talented auto mechanic, and was constantly called upon to repair the vehicles of family and friends. Ben T also enjoyed watching Western Movies and going fishing. Ben T was also a devoted member of the Masonic Brotherhood, Prince Hall Eden Lodge #72. Ben T leaves the following to carry on his legacy: his loving wife, Rosa; four children, three son-in-laws, William Holly, James Reed, and Percy Dunnock; one daughter-in-law, Reverend Stacey Morgan, all of Baltimore, MD; one God-daughter, Leandra; thirteen grandchildren, Damon, Kodell, David, Kia, Karl, Rashaan, Shawan, Morgan, Kristopher, Karonne(preceded in death), Korynne, Timothy, and BJ; one granddaughter-in-law, Keisha; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah Graham(New Jersey), and Lizzie-Ann Mitchell(Portsmouth, VA); The Worsham and Reed Families; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and the Masons of Eden Lodge #72.

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Benjamin T. Morgan

September 23, 1924 - March 8, 2005