Thomas W. Morgan

Dr. Thomas W. Morgan passed away Nov.2, 2016. He was born in Columbus, Ohio Sept. 25, 1920 to Dr. Thomas and Carolyn Morgan; Tom spent his childhood in Johnstown, Ohio where his father was a family practice physician. Tom attended Washington and Jefferson College where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude in 1942. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and served as President of its Gamma chapter. Dr. Morgan attended Harvard Medical School graduating in 1945. He served his surgical internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, following which he served 2 years in the U.S. Army as Post Surgeon at the Army War College at Ft. McNair in Wash. D.C. Following military service, he returned to his roots in Columbus, Ohio where he completed his surgical training under Dr. Robert Zollinger at The Ohio State University Medical School where he earned a master’s degree in surgery. Dr. Morgan was a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. Tom practiced general and peripheral vascular surgery at Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, Ohio for 40 years. He was the first to perform carotid endarterectomy for stroke, aortic aneurysm repair, and bypass surgery for blocked leg arteries at Holzer Medical Center. He served as chairman of the department of Surgery and member of the hospital’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Morgan led a multi-million dollar project to build a new modern multi-specialty Holzer Hospital and Clinic in the late 1960’s. He authored a book recording the origin and subsequent development and expansion of the Holzer Hospital and Clinic after the project was completed and dedicated in 1972. He was an active member of many professional organizations, serving as a member of the Board of Governors of American College of Surgeons and as a member of its Committee on Trauma. He was President of the Ohio Chapter of American College of Surgeons and President of the Ohio State Medical Association. Dr. Morgan served for 10 years as a member of the Ohio delegation to the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. He also held membership in the American Association for Surgery of Trauma. Tom loved golf and was a member for many years at Imperial Golf Club. He loved music, in particular Big Bands, Dixieland and singing barbershop. He was a lifelong fan and supporter of Ohio State University Buckeye football and basketball. He enjoyed many years as a member of the Forum Club of Southwest Florida; a founding member and past president of Retired Physicians of Collier Co., and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deanna Phillips Morgan; 2 daughters, Ann Nyland and Teresa Gregory (Gerard); 2 sons, Tom Morgan Jr. (Kelly) and Steven Morgan (Liz); five grandchildren, Mark Nyland, Matt Morgan, Stevie Morgan (Marie), Jill Smith Hill and Jenny Hinzman (Brooks). There are 6 great grandchildren, Ava Nyland, Riley Morgan, Lilly Hill, Katlyn, Tyler and Hadley Hinzman. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are in-laws: Donna Dowler (Chuck) and Jeff Phillips (Bridget). He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Dayton; daughter, Susan Smith; grandson, Scott Nyland; and sister, Mary Cleveland. There will be a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105-3847, or First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs FL 34135, or Holzer Medical Center, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.

Thomas W. Morgan

September 25, 1920 - November 2, 2016