James Nathan Morgan

James Nathan Morgan, "Nate", was born on the 23rd of April 1976 in Sherman, TX and died on the 2nd of July 2023 in Bonham, TX.

The son of Rick and Rhonda (Russell) Morgan, Nate graduated from Trinity High School in 1994 before joining the United States Navy, where he served as an Aerographer's Mate earning the rank of AG2 aboard the USS Lake Champlain. Nate traveled the world with the Navy which included an assignment aboard a Coast Guard Cutter that took him north of the Artic Circle, placing him in what the Navy calls the "Blue Nose Club". It was while stationed in San Diego that he discovered his true love - aviation. Nate earned his pilot license in the Navy and upon discharge quickly became a flight instructor back home in Texas. While going to college, Nate tended bar and became the bar manager at 8.0 Restaurant & Bar in downtown Ft. Worth, TX. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2016 with a BS in Aviation Logistics. As a full time flight instructor, Nate received a Gold Star award from FAA for his success in assisting with the certification of 20 pilots in a one year period. Nate was hired by American Airlines as a First Officer aboard their Embraer 175 fleet. By 2019 he earned the rank of Captain. Flying was his passion and as a pilot, Nate was able to travel throughout North America. Nate loved his dogs and valued the relationships with his friends and family above all else. He loved his country and was proud of his family legacy. Nate's heart was as big as Texas and he always had a soft spot for the underdog. Nate was loved by all that knew him.

Nate is survived by his father Rick Morgan and wife Karen, mother Rhonda Bowman and husband Wallace, along with numerous extended family and friends.

Please join the family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Wise Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Nate. Visitation will start at 11:00am in the Chapel and the service will begin at 12:00pm. Burial will take place at Dodd City Cemetery with Navy Honors. Kenneth Mayer will conduct the service and his life long friends, Rahim Hemani, Tomas Rosas, Gabe Adams, Tim Adams, Ryan Matchem, and Will T. Smith will do the honors as serving as pallbearers.