Thomas “Tom” Scott Morgan passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 67 on April 29, at his home in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Born on May 31, 1957, in Kansas City to the late Roberta (“Bobbi”) and Frank Morgan, he was the brother of Marilyn, Michael, Mark and Todd, and father of Alec Frank Morgan — his pride and joy, whom he loved and cherished proudly.
Tom’s nature shone through from an early age, marked by his sense of humor, booming laugh and strong opinions. He poured himself into every pursuit and lived unapologetically. His deep voice often entered the room before he did, yet that boisterous presence was balanced by a gentle spirit he inherited from his mother, allowing him to meet people exactly where they were in life.
Determined to carry forward his father’s legacy in real estate development and banking, Tom liked to say his best education came after KU, at The School of Frank Morgan. Those lessons instilled both acumen and grit. Throughout his career, he kept his father’s ritual: reading documents late into the night, then reconvening with trusted colleagues at sunrise to turn those numbers into action. He loved walking his developments — Camelot Court, East Hills, and Barry Towne — with family and friends, pointing out the subtleties only a builder sees and passing along the same lessons his father once shared with him.
His hometown pride came through in his love for Kansas City sports. Every Jayhawks basketball and Royals baseball game was set aside on his calendar, but nothing energized him quite like the Chiefs. That love began as a boy, bundled next to his dad for gritty, bone-cold January playoff matchups, and it never faded. Sunday mornings, he filled any silence in the house with pacing and a low hum of the Tomahawk Chop as kickoff drew near.
While Kansas City shaped his formative years, retirement drew Tom to the coast, where he forged close ties to both Southern California and Florida. He felt most balanced in the company of animals, which seemed to sense his gentle soul, or on the water, spending a day fishing or ending one with a quiet sunset cruise.
A celebration of Tom’s life was held on May 2 at Kehilath Israel Synagogue. The interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kehilath Israel Synagogue (kisyn.org) or Loggerhead Marinelife Center (marinelife.org), causes close to Tom’s heart. Online condolences may be left for the family at louismemorialchapel.com.