Eric Morgan Jr.

Eric Francis Morgan Jr., was born February 2, 1994 in Dallas, TX to parents LaSharon Renee and Eric Morgan Sr. at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Eric accepted Christ at an early age and was a life-long member of Friendship West Baptist Church joining in 1995. Eric was a beautiful soul. He was known as genuine, kind and respectful. Eric attended Desoto High School but later graduated from Hebron High School in 2012 where he was a part of the theater program. Later in life, Eric recorded several songs expressing his love for poetry and music. His wordplay has been compared to the likes of his favorite rappers including Tupac Shakur. This would pay off later in life when he would model, act and work on the production sets for local musicians. Professionally, Eric started his career young assisting his father with car sales. Eric would later work in the healthcare field caring for the elderly patients which would later in life serve as his blessing to his grandfather. His endearing personality and captivating smile always made him a winner in every career of his choice. Ask anyone and they will tell you that Eric’s greatest accomplishment was bringing all sides of his family together. As a product of a divorce, Eric made sure that all sides of the family knew that he loved them and wanted harmony whether blood related or by a parental bond. Eric transitioned from this life to eternity on September 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his aunt Cathy Barron; cousin Liz Leona Harper; and his godparents Thomas and Deborah Jackson. He leaves to cherish in his memories and is survived by his parents LaSharon Renee’ (Frederick DeRan Reid, stepdad of 19 years ) and Eric Morgan Sr. (Katherine Whitfield, stepmom of 7 years); grandparents Dale and Frances Morgan; Jerry and Lizzie Luckey; grandfather Willie Lewis Mims; stepdad Tamir Salaam; stepmom Misty Manivath; children Torrance Morgan (Torriana Roberson) and DeRan Morgan (RiKita Parks); siblings: Dale Morgan, Kendrick Morgan, Myles Morgan, Khalil Salaam, Dylan Morgan, Ocean Morgan, Meghan Reid, Davontae Reid, Keylon DeRan Reid, Talib Salaam, Amirah Salaam; aunts and uncles: Rayvia Williams (Will), Dalwonderla Morgan, Erin Morgan, Patience Davis, Anthony Wagner, Danielle Wagner, LaJoyce Hayden (Kevin).