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Obituary: Born June 6, 1935, in Estherwood, he passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He was 75, and a recent resident of Ponchatoula. He is survived by wife, Jackie B. Graham Dieterich Morgan; children, Liz Mullins and husband Steve, of Russellville, Ark., John David Morgan and wife Natasha, of Austin, Texas, Dowd Dieterich and wife Terri Jo, of Moss Bluff, Destin Dieterich and wife Spill, of Lafayette, Derek Dieterich and wife Dianne, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Matthew Morgan and wife Taryn, of Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren, Katie Mullins, Hunter Mullins, Mason Mullins, Luke Morgan, Finn Morgan, Morgan Dieterich, Graham Dieterich, Dannon Dieterich, Dade Dieterich, Dutton Dieterich, Lauren Dieterich, Madeline Dieterich, Emerson Dieterich, Dax Morgan and Zane Morgan; brother, Carroll Morgan, of Crowley; sister, Betty Steele, of Bentonville, Ark.; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Leona Morgan; and a sister, Verdie Jones. He was a servant of God and pastor in Texas and Louisiana for 55 years in the United Methodist Church. Honoring his wishes, his body was donated for scientific research. A celebratory memorial service is to be determined and announced at a later time. Family requests memorial donations to be made to United Methodist Committee on Relief, P.O. Box 850, Baldwin, LA 70524-0850. An online guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge of local arrangements.