Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan

Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan | McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan | McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan | McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan | McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff John W. Morgan

McMinn County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1943

Add to My Heroes

John W. Morgan

Deputy Sheriff John Morgan was chasing a speeding vehicle on Lee Highway about six miles north of Cleveland, Tennessee.

He suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Deputy Morgan had served with the McMinn County Sheriff's Office for several years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. One of his sons also served as a deputy with the agency.

Bio

  • Age 60
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit

vehicle pursuit

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 2 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Morgan,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens McMinn County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 29, 2023

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths