Celebrating the life of
Derek Jason Morgan "DJ"
February 04, 1992 - August 23, 2016
Derek Jason Morgan, 24, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born February 4, 1992 in Savannah, GA. He attended Windsor Forest High School and worked for Jenkins Plumbing Company. Derek was a member of White Bluff Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, John David and Amanda Morgan, his mother, Janet Ward Smoot, sister, Alexis Acree (Chris), brother, Eric Steven Morgan (Kelli), brother, Dylan Morgan, brother, Travis Contrascere, and brother, Nick Contrascere. Also surviving are his paternal grandmother, Jackie C. Morgan, paternal great-grandfather, John L. Morgan, special aunt and uncle, Barbara and Dan Read, nephew, Mason Tucker Morgan, niece, Faith Acree, and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2016 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey West.
Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this very difficult time (2Cor1:3,4) Jehovah's Witnesses -Pooler,Ga
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May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of tour loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of DJ. I always enjoyed when he would visit our home.
- Tina Brogdon, Savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss my brother.
- Jason Bailes (Showtime), Parkersburg , WV
Jackie, David and Eric, We are so sorry for your loss of D J. I know nothing helps at a time like this. Just know that we love you all and will be praying for you all in the day's to come.
- Randy and Debbie Wilson, Ludowici , GA
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family As God's loving arms are wrapped around you at this time and keeps you warm with all his love
- Novella Krausche, Beaufort , S.C.
Jackie and David
- Novella Krausche, Beaufort, S.C.
Jackie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. I am so sorry. My heart is broken for you.
- Janet Hiott, Savannah, GA
Dearest Jackie & your family, Our hearts are broken and we are so sorry for the loss of such a happy young person. We pray you will find peace in the days ahead and will trust that God had a plan. Many hugs are being sent.
- Becky & Crawford, Bluffton, SC
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Mary Harris, Savannah, Ga
Jackie, Bill and I are heartbroken for you and just want you know how much you are and will continue to be in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers. Maxine & Bill
- Maxine & Bill Pinson, Savannah, GA
Derek “DJ” and my son, Mark Waldhauer, went to Southwest Middle School together and they were friends for a long time before they found out that they were cousins. DJ’s biological mother, Janet Larson, is my first cousin, Sandra Ward Page’s daughter. You would not believe how ecstatic these two boys were when they found out that they were cousins! Finding out that they were related put a special bond to their friendship that words cannot express! DJ will be missed by everyone who knew him. My prayer is that God will provide His peace and comfort to everyone grieving this tragic loss.
- Derell Waldhauer, Savannah, GA
David, Jackie and family, My heart breaks for each of you. There are no words to take away the hurt and pain. You are all in my prayers today and will continue to be in the days, weeks and months ahead as time shifts back into living life with a giant hole in it. May God bless you all and wrap you in His loving arms as you face these days ahead. Love, Beth
- Beth Chapman Durst, Ludowici, GA
Janet I love you so much - I know you've been through so much since mama passed 5 years ago - I pray for good things from God in your future -aunt Barbara and Dan and Trinity and Toby -- Chevy ,Felicia and kids- jocey
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Jackie, so sorry to hear about DJ sending prayers and love from Ronnie, Rhonda and Jeffrey.
- Ronnie Leggett, Statesboro, Ga.
Jackie, so sorry to hear about DJ sending prayers and love from Ronnie, Rhonda and Jeffrey.
- Ronnie Leggett, Statesboro, Ga.
D.J. Was so precious and loved by all the-family - God help us all to get through this time -love you Jackie
- My sister sandy was Janet's mother d.j. Was my nephew , Roanoke,, Va. 24013
Jackie, We were so sad to hear of this tragedy. Our sincere thoughts and most especially, prayers for you & your children & all the family, Sending lots of hugs your way.
- Harold & Marsha Patrick, Friendsville, TN
Dearest Jackie, our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
- Branch, Savannah, GA
Your son, DJ was a charming and funny guy. He was a great friend to my son Raymond and several guys in the Windsor Forest Neighborhood. I will always remember the times they spent joking and laughing together. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and (((hugs)))
- Raymond & Shannon Adams, Savannah, GA
Jackie, we are so heart broken for you and your sweet family. Many hugs and prayers. May the God of all comfort be with you at this sad time. Love to all, Vickie and Emory
- The Lutes from Thomasville, Thomasville, GA
I'm sorry for your loss. I love you Janet. Hang in there. RIP D.J. I will always love you!!!
- Chevy Read, Roanoke, Virginia
Prayers for continued strength thru faith during this most difficult time. Please know our hearts are heavy with sadness about this tragedy. Our prayers, love, and much peace to all of you. ??? Ricky and Sandy McDonald
- Ricky and Sandy McDonald, Shellman Bluff, Ga
Brother I do not know what kind of pain your in but we like to send you our most sincere condolences and let you know we care and if you need anything just call.(912)570-0298
- Terry emsweller, Eden , Ga
David, Jackie and family, My condolences on the loss of DJ.
- Lisa Lindsey, Savannah, Ga
Jackie & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless each of you and give you the peace it takes to get through a tragedy such as this.
- Shelia Gordon Sneed, Ludowici, Ga.
May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this very difficult time (2Cor1:3,4) Jehovah's Witnesses -Pooler,Ga
- , ,
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of tour loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of DJ. I always enjoyed when he would visit our home.
- Tina Brogdon, Savannah, GA
So very sorry for your loss my brother.
- Jason Bailes (Showtime), Parkersburg , WV
Jackie, David and Eric, We are so sorry for your loss of D J. I know nothing helps at a time like this. Just know that we love you all and will be praying for you all in the day's to come.
- Randy and Debbie Wilson, Ludowici , GA
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family As God's loving arms are wrapped around you at this time and keeps you warm with all his love
- Novella Krausche, Beaufort , S.C.
Jackie and David
- Novella Krausche, Beaufort, S.C.
Jackie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. I am so sorry. My heart is broken for you.
- Janet Hiott, Savannah, GA
Dearest Jackie & your family, Our hearts are broken and we are so sorry for the loss of such a happy young person. We pray you will find peace in the days ahead and will trust that God had a plan. Many hugs are being sent.
- Becky & Crawford, Bluffton, SC
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Mary Harris, Savannah, Ga
Jackie, Bill and I are heartbroken for you and just want you know how much you are and will continue to be in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers. Maxine & Bill
- Maxine & Bill Pinson, Savannah, GA
Derek “DJ” and my son, Mark Waldhauer, went to Southwest Middle School together and they were friends for a long time before they found out that they were cousins. DJ’s biological mother, Janet Larson, is my first cousin, Sandra Ward Page’s daughter. You would not believe how ecstatic these two boys were when they found out that they were cousins! Finding out that they were related put a special bond to their friendship that words cannot express! DJ will be missed by everyone who knew him. My prayer is that God will provide His peace and comfort to everyone grieving this tragic loss.
- Derell Waldhauer, Savannah, GA
David, Jackie and family, My heart breaks for each of you. There are no words to take away the hurt and pain. You are all in my prayers today and will continue to be in the days, weeks and months ahead as time shifts back into living life with a giant hole in it. May God bless you all and wrap you in His loving arms as you face these days ahead. Love, Beth
- Beth Chapman Durst, Ludowici, GA
Janet I love you so much - I know you've been through so much since mama passed 5 years ago - I pray for good things from God in your future -aunt Barbara and Dan and Trinity and Toby -- Chevy ,Felicia and kids- jocey
- , ,
Jackie, so sorry to hear about DJ sending prayers and love from Ronnie, Rhonda and Jeffrey.
- Ronnie Leggett, Statesboro, Ga.
Jackie, so sorry to hear about DJ sending prayers and love from Ronnie, Rhonda and Jeffrey.
- Ronnie Leggett, Statesboro, Ga.
D.J. Was so precious and loved by all the-family - God help us all to get through this time -love you Jackie
- My sister sandy was Janet's mother d.j. Was my nephew , Roanoke,, Va. 24013
Jackie, We were so sad to hear of this tragedy. Our sincere thoughts and most especially, prayers for you & your children & all the family, Sending lots of hugs your way.
- Harold & Marsha Patrick, Friendsville, TN
Dearest Jackie, our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
- Branch, Savannah, GA
Your son, DJ was a charming and funny guy. He was a great friend to my son Raymond and several guys in the Windsor Forest Neighborhood. I will always remember the times they spent joking and laughing together. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and (((hugs)))
- Raymond & Shannon Adams, Savannah, GA
Jackie, we are so heart broken for you and your sweet family. Many hugs and prayers. May the God of all comfort be with you at this sad time. Love to all, Vickie and Emory
- The Lutes from Thomasville, Thomasville, GA
I'm sorry for your loss. I love you Janet. Hang in there. RIP D.J. I will always love you!!!
- Chevy Read, Roanoke, Virginia
Prayers for continued strength thru faith during this most difficult time. Please know our hearts are heavy with sadness about this tragedy. Our prayers, love, and much peace to all of you. ??? Ricky and Sandy McDonald
- Ricky and Sandy McDonald, Shellman Bluff, Ga
Brother I do not know what kind of pain your in but we like to send you our most sincere condolences and let you know we care and if you need anything just call.(912)570-0298
- Terry emsweller, Eden , Ga
David, Jackie and family, My condolences on the loss of DJ.
- Lisa Lindsey, Savannah, Ga
Jackie & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless each of you and give you the peace it takes to get through a tragedy such as this.
- Shelia Gordon Sneed, Ludowici, Ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

