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Philip Morgan, 71, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Born in Coushatta, LA on October 27, 1947 to Philip Ray (deceased) and Carmen Marshall Morgan, he grew up in south Texas and later moved to the San Jose area in the 1970s. Philip was retired from his position as a Prop at Bay 101 Casino. He was an accomplished Texas Holdem player. He was a baseball fan and enjoyed going to San Francisco Giants' games. His love for baseball may have gone back to childhood where he played Little League baseball and his father was the coach. Philip was well read and traveled extensively, making his way to Australia, China, Europe, and South America, as well as many other sites. He enjoyed a variety of hobbies and activities, including gardening, walking, hiking, and in recent years took up ball room dancing. Philip was interested in astronomy and as an early teen he built his own telescope, grinding the glass lens to perfection himself. He is survived by his loving family; his Mother, sisters Kathy Tower (Bill) of San Antonio, Eileen Hardy, and Beth Tomes (Ricky) of Louisville, KY., seven nieces and nephews and ten great nieces and nephews, one living aunt, and a myriad of cousins, as well as many friends within the San Jose area.

In early January 2018, Philip wrote his sisters with devastating news; that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Philip was multifaceted with a great number of interests throughout his life. He had a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. He typically visited with his family in Kentucky in the fall and again in the spring each year. His last visit was in September of 2018. He will be greatly missed by his family which cannot be described in words. Philip's energy and enthusiasm for life will be forever etched in our hearts.