Judge John Robert “Bobby” Morgan, of Knott County, passed away on Saturday, April 1, at the age of 85. Morgan was the first district judge to serve Magoffin County, with the 36th District Court forming in 1978, representing Magoffin and Knott counties. Judge Morgan served as district judge from 1978 to 1984, at which time he then became circuit judge, serving in that capacity until he retired in 2004 after a bad car wreck.
At press time, no arrangements have been made, but the SI will publish that information once it becomes available.
