Morgan H. Kirkpatrick, age 95, departed this world Friday, November 16, 2012. He died at Pasco Regional Hospice in Zephyrhills, Florida. He passed away peacefully with his immediate family at his side. He was born on March 28, 1917 in Clearwater, Florida. Born to Morgan Hutchinson Kirkpatrick Sr., an entrepreneur and City of Clearwater Councilman, and Edna McMullen Kirkpatrick, a member of a founding family of Clearwater, he was one of seven children. Known as MH, he started his working career at an early age. As a young man, he worked various trades including baker, butcher, and maintenance. During this period, he married his first wife, Dora Parpart. She passed away from cancer within five years of their marriage. After her passing, he left Clearwater for employment opportunities in Dade City, Florida. There, he met and married Emma Tew on his birthday in 1942. Sometime before their meeting he became known as Jim or Jimmy. It was on their wedding day when Emma learned his real name. Shortly after their marriage, Jim left the US to serve in the Army during World War II (1942-1945). Stationed in Australia and the Philippine Islands, he served as an airplane mechanic. He received one Bronze Star and two Silver Stars for his conduct and service. Returning to the states, Jim resumed his life with his wife in Dade City. He worked at Pasco Packing and Evans Processing Plant as mechanic maintenance and as electrician. He and Emma began caring for their elderly neighbors, Mr. Danielson and his wife. During this time, they adopted Judy, their only child. In the 50s, the family moved to Bahama, North Carolina. In the 60s they moved to Live Oak, Florida. In the 70s, they moved to Crossville, Tennessee. They returned to Dade City between moves until they returned permanently in 1975. Their granddaughter, Sonya, came to live with them in the 80s. Jim (sometimes called Kirk) eventually retired from Pasco Packing where he had been employed consistently throughout the years. He summarized his life in this statementWe sure had a lot of fun. Jim was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dade City. He was a Freemason and held several offices during his service. Jim will be especially remembered for his love of his wife and family, his sense of humor and one-liners, his unbiased acceptance of all people, and his capacity to quietly give of himself. He was a special man who was loved by many and called many people friend. Survivors include Emma Kirkpatrick, his wife of 70 years; one daughter, Judy Bachman; six grandchildren: Sonya New, Bill Pace, Jennifer Goodman, Amy Slothower, Korrie Lawler, Gretchen Boni; fifteen great grandchildren: the oldest his namesake, Morgan Emmary Greabell. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Sarah De Kirkpatrick, Thomas Kirkpatrick, Nancy McMullen, Mary Cox, Robert Kirkpatrick and William Kirkpatrick. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church in Dade City, 37628 Church Avenue, Dade City, FL 33525 with a luncheon to follow.