OBITUARY UPDATED
Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of
Mr. Troy David "Obbie" Morgan
Troy David “Obbie” Morgan, age 59 of Madison, Indiana, passed away June 6, 2023. He was born February 11, 1964, in Madison, Indiana, to George Morgan and Catherine “Kay” Keith Morgan Bentley. On October 31, 1996, Troy was united in marriage to Lisa Mae Dattilo in Madison, Indiana.
Troy graduated in 1982 from Madison Consolidated High School. He worked with his father at Gans Funeral Home which ultimately led to lasting friendships with Rodney Nay and Josh Webb. Troy would later go on to establish the EMS service at King’s Daughters’ Hospital and serve as the director for 20 years. He was elected to two terms as the Jefferson County Coroner. He worked for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security as an EMS District Manager and Clinical Analyst at King’s Daughters’ Health. He was the Fourth District Madison City Councilman for a year and a half and vacated his seat so that he could fulfill his passion for serving his community in the EMA role. Troy worked the past 6 years as the Director of the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency. In this position, he worked diligently to protect the safety of the community. Two of his proudest achievements in this position were the completion of the new Jefferson County Public Safety Center in July of 2021 and established the EMA Logistics Building in Hanover earlier this year. Most recently, he was invited to submit his application to become a member of the FEMA National Advisory Council.
He was a member of the Indiana District 9 Emergency Management Coalition, Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Indiana Vocational Technical College Paramedic Science Program Advisory Board, City of Madison Board of Public Works & Safety, Friends of the Madison Jefferson County Public Library, Indiana Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Indiana State Coroner’s Association, International Diving Educators Association, Association of Indiana Counties, Association of Indiana Municipalities, Indiana Trauma System Advisory Task Force, Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, and served on the Hebron Cemetery Board. Troy previously volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson County, served as the past president of the Friends of the Library Board of Directors, was a member of the Friends of Shawe and Pope John Schools, and a firefighter with the North Madison Volunteer Fire Company 5. One of the biggest accomplishments of his youth was being named the Boy’s Club “Boy of the Year” in 1976.
Troy enjoyed reading, shooting, collecting J. Franklin Brown steamboat prints, vintage fire trucks and trains, and coins, watching the Big Bang Theory, listening to rock and roll music, and cheering on the Indiana Hoosiers and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Troy loved his four-legged family and supported any animal in need. More than anything though, Troy loved his family. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his loved ones; he was very excited and proud of his recent promotion to Grandpa Ob, or ‘Gob.’
Troy will be remembered for his calm and patient demeanor, his infectious laugh, his dedicated work ethic, effective leadership, and an amazing sense of humor. While Troy’s career led him to meet many throughout the Jefferson County community, he will most be remembered for his kindness, selflessness, and generosity. Troy died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky with his loving wife at his side.
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A LOVING FAMILY
Troy will be missed by his wife, Lisa Morgan (Dattilo). His daughters Paige McGee and her husband Ricky of Columbus, Indiana, Hailey Smith and her husband Sam of Evansville, and Kaylan Morgan and her fiancé Patrick Thurnall. His grandsons, Wyatt Smith and Gage Thurnall. His father-in-law, Tony Dattilo of Madison, Indiana. His brothers-in-law, Colonel Anthony Dattilo Jr. and his wife Linda of Alexandria, Virginia, and Phil Dattilo and his wife Laura of Indianapolis, Indiana. His sisters, Beverly Barnes and her husband Jim of Chatham, Illinois, and Rhonda Hollinden and her husband Tony of Tell City, Indiana. His brothers, Trent Morgan and his wife Jenni of Columbus, Indiana, and Tom Bentley and his wife Pam of Dupont, Indiana. His nieces and nephews, Shelley Hough, Sam, Ryan, and Grant Dattilo, Haeli and Jacob Morgan. His stepmother Darlene (Morgan) Lynn of Vevay, Indiana. Troy will be dearly missed by his friends and co-workers. Those who had the privilege of knowing Troy best considered him family. Preceding him in death were his parents, George Morgan and Roy and Kay Bentley, his mother-in-law, Myrna Dattilo, and his sister-in-law, Leslie Dattilo.
THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Funeral mass will be conducted on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., by Father Christopher A. Craig at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 413 East Second Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. The family will gather at 9:00 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Facility for the procession to the church. The committal ceremony will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in downtown Madison, Indiana with a final call ceremony to conclude.
VISITATION
Friends may visit Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency Facility, 620 Green Road in Madison, Indiana. Additional parking is at the North Madison Baptist Church, 1906 Orchard Street which connects to the Emergency Management Agency Facility.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL FINAL SALUTE
The Emergency Medical Services personnel will honor Troy with a final salute on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the EMA Facility 620 Green Road in Madison.
THE ROSARY
The Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the EMA Facility 620 Green Road in Madison.
MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to Lide White Boys and Girls Club or the Madison-Jefferson County Animal Shelter or the Troy David Morgan Remembrance Fund for EMS Education. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover or the EMA Facility or the Church. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com
