Mike Morgan

In memory of John Michael “Mike” Morgan, we pause to celebrate the life of a remarkable man who touched countless hearts during his life as a husband, father, brother, grandfather, mentor, business partner, golfer, and avid hunter. His commitment to his faith and family, along with an unmatched skill set for forming strong connections, is his greatest legacy. His impact on those around him included his wife Kathy, son Johnathan, stepdaughter Katy, stepson Doug, five grandchildren, and an unrivaled number of friendships in the sporting goods industry. May he rest in peace.

Born in Big Springs, Texas on July 6, 1948, to JC & Lillamae Morgan and the oldest of seven children including brothers Rick, Bill, Don, Tom, Jim, and sister Sera. The family’s true home became Sand Springs, Oklahoma where Mike and his brothers spent many days hunting in the woods and playing golf at Osage Hills Country Club. A devout Catholic, Mike attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, and later St. Gregory’s, before graduating college from Oklahoma State University where he was a member of the golf team.

Mike spent over 50 years in the sporting goods industry, getting his start working at The Sportsman in Tulsa for Ernie Wood, his longtime mentor and friend. He later transitioned to a sales representative role, where he found his true calling. Mike loved being on the road, where he forged lifelong friendships with his clients through golf, hunting, and fishing. His main focus was a five-state territory that included: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He always made his customers feel important, he cared so much about his clients’ businesses, and they knew he would always be there for them.

An avid duck hunter, he helped establish several chapters for Ducks Unlimited in Oklahoma. The 2023 hunting season was his 47th year hunting a private lake near Haskell, Oklahoma owned by close family friends. That lake, known as the “duck pond,” was his favorite place to be with close friends and his many hunting dogs over the years.  Mike was also a beloved member of the Legacy Group in Plano; through his understanding and friendship he helped others make positive changes in life. Staying connected with others was his gift, he would spend his hours on the road calling everyone in his life making sure they were doing ok and seeing if they needed help with anything.

In his legacy, Mike’s integrity, caring nature, and tireless commitment to his friends and family will be cherished by all whose lives he touched. To his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless individuals who were fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him, we offer our deepest condolences.

There will be a rosary from 10:30-10:45 a.m., Monday, September 30, 2024, followed by an 11:00 a.m. mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church officiated by Rev. Bruce Bradley.  If you wish to join the mass via webcast, please visit: https://youtube.com/live/it2qllF-PoQ?feature=share

There will be a reception following the mass.

Mike will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Woodland Memorial Park, Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

If desired, memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.