Daniel Lamar Morgan

Posted on May 24, 2023

Dr. Daniel Lamar Morgan, 42, passed away on May 16, 2023, in Jacksonville Beach.

He was born July 27, 1980, in Pensacola to Dr. Arthur Lamar Morgan and Martha Fernald Morgan.

Daniel was of the Episcopal faith and was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.

He was a 1998 graduate of Taylor County High School, where he played football as the tight end for our only state championship team.

He received his bachelor’s degree in physiology from Florida State University in 2002. He then received a master’s degree in health sciences from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale in 2003, later receiving his doctorate of dental medicine degree from Nova Southeastern School of Dentistry in 2007.

He then came back to Perry to practice with his father and, later, his brother, Dr. Benjamin Morgan, with Morgan Family Dentistry until 2017, before leaving for Colorado to continue his practice there.

Daniel had two mission trips to Jamaica, to deliver dental care to those who otherwise wouldn’t have access to dental care.

He was an avid Florida State booster and avid fan of all FSU sports, and was a past member of the Perry Elks Lodge.

In his spare time he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and playing golf.

He loved his family and cherished family vacations, spending time with his girls, and will always be affectionately known as “Daddy D.”

Daniel was preceded in death by: his brother, Dr. Benjamin Morgan; his paternal grandparents, Ruben and Maude Morgan; and maternal grandparents, Louis and Helen Fernald.

Daniel is survived by: his wife of 13 years, Iona Lynn Morgan; his daughters, Kaitlynn Rose, Gracelynn Mae Morgan and Amanda Kay Johnson; his parents, Dr. Lamar and Martha Morgan; and his sisters, Helen “Holly” West and Amanda Morgan; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many many lifelong friends.

A celebration of Daniel’s life was Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church with Father Kenneth Thompson officiating. The family received friends hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donation to be made to St. James Episcopal Church or to the Florida Sheriff’s Boy’s Ranch in Live Oak.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.

Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.