Dwinton O. 'D.O.' Morgan, 84

LAUREL - Dwinton O. "D.O." Morgan of Laurel went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at his home. He was 84.

Born in Baltimore, Mr. Morgan was the son of the late Walter and Bessie Morgan.

He proudly served the nation as an officer in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Morgan later retired from the DuPont Co., Seaford, as an electrical design engineer, with more than 30 years of service.

He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Laurel.

Mr. Morgan was an associate member of the Laurel Lions Club and a past member of the American Legion Post 19.

He was a graduate of Clemson and Columbia universities.

Mr. Morgan was known by his family as a loving father and family man. They will remember him as willing to make sacrifices in order to pave the way for others; a leader who was confident, strong and skilled; and a man who loved unconditionally with a generous and compassionate heart.

He is survived by a son, Dwinton O. Morgan II of Georgetown; his daughters, Deborah Mitchell of Laurel, Dawn McWilliams of Crownsville and Doris Valenti of Lewes; and his grandchildren, Dorsey Mitchell, Morgan McWilliams, Anthony Valenti and Nathaniel Valenti.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 W. Market St., Lewes. The Rev. John Van Tine will officiate. Interment will follow with full military honors in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Donations can be made in his memory to Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester, MI 48307.

Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.