MONTICELLO - John Calvin Morgan, 88, of Monticello, formerly of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, in Monticello.

He was born May 14, 1924, in Clarksburg to the late Frank and Mary (Wilson) Morgan. On Oct. 6, 1950, he married June Finley at her parent's farm in Freeland Park. She survives.

John had lived in the Monticello community since 1986, coming from Elkhart.

He had served in the U. S. Army as a major in the 114th Airborne Division.

John then returned to the states and attended Purdue University for his undergraduate studies and received his Master's degree in education. John then moved to Elkhart, where he was a teacher and guidance counselor. He retired in 1986 as the director of Elkhart Area Career Center.

John was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Elkhart and Monticello. He was a 60-plus year member of the Masonic Lodge.

John will always be remembered for wearing a bow tie.

Surviving are wife June F. Morgan of Monticello; son James M. (Sue Thur) Morgan of Alameda, Calif.; daughter Jane (Steve) Malashock of Houston; and brother Loyd (Martha) Morgan of Clarksburg.

John he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary (Wilson) Morgan; and brothers George and Layman Morgan.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. Masonic services will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Celebration of life services with full military rites will be at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013.

Burial will be private for the family at Boswell Cemetery in Boswell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Morris (Morry) Schrock, Avon, IN Wow! I had no idea that Mr Morgan was "still with us" until this January. He was indeed a "class act" as a teacher. As one of his Masonic brothers, I was a little disappointed to see that his heirs did not display any details in regards to an organization that I'm sure John loved very much, failing to give any details of which Lodg(es) he may have held membership in. I can assure them that in 99.9% of the cases, it is last wishes desired by most of the Masons I know.

Carol Weaver (Strauss), Elkhart, IN My condolences to the family of Mr. Morgan. He was a wonderful man who had a great influence on my life at Elkhart High School, as well as The First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart. Every-time I turn onto Cassopolis Street from Beardsley I have warm thoughts of him, and I do remember his bow ties (with a smile). Shalom

Tim Ott, Union, MI I had John as a Homeroom Teacher, Auto Shop Teacher and as a friend. Great memories of those days. You will be missed John.

Dean Moore, Elkhart, IN As one of Mr Morgans former students he left a lasting memory all my life as my all time favorite Teacher.I have thought about him many many times through the years. Rest in Peace Mr Morgan.

walter golden, elkhart, IN John was a very good man and he had a great sense of humor. His community will miss him as do the students that he encourage along life's way.