Rev. James P. Moragne Jr.

James was born on November 6, 1955 to the parents of James and Mary Moragne in Abbeville, South Carolina. He was the second eldest of 5 children. The family relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1963. James accepted Christ at the age 16 and was baptized at West Point Baptist Church. James valued education and was a proud graduate of Kenwood High School. He went on to pursue higher education at Illinois State University. James met Sylvia at Woodlawn Hospital where they both worked. He invited her to a Christmas Parry however, she was his only guest. Their relationship blossomed and they were united in marriage on June 15, 1985. They had a blended family; he had one biological daughter and Sylvia had a son and a daughter. James dedicated 25 years of service to Service Master Management Company, working in hospitals across Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. He later joined Coverall as a franchise owner demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit. Eventually, he founded Alpha Cleaning Enterprise LLC, where he continued his passion for business by securing multiple contracts throughout the state. James received his license to preach in 1987 at Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield, Illinois under the leadership of Rev. Silas Johnson. The FAMILY Relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July 1987. He united with Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Kenneth Bowen. He was later ordained by the late Rev. Charles Thornhill. He served as Interim Pastor after the passing of Rev. Bowell until Rev. Thornhill .became the Pastor. James later united with Mount Zion under the leadership of Rev. Louis Sibley III, where he served as an Associate Minister, At Mr. Zion, James served in man)' ministries throughout the church, such as, Sunday School, Bible Study, Food Pantry, Mission &. Courtyard Ministry. He rook Biblical courses at Moody Institute of theology. James was a Preacher and a Teacher. He served faithfully until his health began to fail in 2024. James considered himself as a Baller, Master Griller, a die-hard Chicago Bears fan and a mathematician. He was kindhearted and always S,\W the good in everyone. James departed this life on Saturday, October 4, 2025 under Hospice Care at Froedtert Hospital. He is preceded in death by his dad (lames Moragne) sister (Shirley Moragne) and daughter (Shcrida Davis). He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother: Mary Moragne (Chicago, Il); his wife: Sylvia Moragne, {Milwaukee, WI); Siblings: Elaine Moragne, (Manhattan, NY), Joyce Moragne, (Crestwood, IL) and Michael Moragne, (Chicago, IL). Two children: Shouna Angion (Chicago, IL) and Michael Washington (Milwaukee, WI) Six grandchildren: Rahfee (Kirsten) Washington, South Milwaukee, WI, Tatiana Washington (Minneapolis, MN), Alphonso McKinney (Chicago, IL), Alyssa Mckinney (Chicago, IL), Christopher Davis (Kent, Ohio) and Michael Davis (Milwaukee., WI). Three God Children: Tonja Whittley, Tahje Whittley and Pierce Grey; one Great-God Son: Dylan Birrs (all of Milwaukee, WI) and deceased daughter best friend: Dorian Hafemann (Aubrey, TX). Host of nieces, nephews, in-laws and other family members, His "Homies" from Kenwood High School, childhood friends, and his Mount Moriah/Mount Zion church families.

Rev. James P. Moragne Jr.

November 6, 1955 - October 4, 2025