After graduating Baylor School of Chattanooga in 1978, Jeff attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville where he earned his Bachelor's in Business Administration. A few weeks after graduation, Jeff launched Morgan Construction Company and began his career as a general contractor. He built his business on hard work and relentless pursuit of excellence while surrounding himself with loyal and dedicated people.

Jeff served on the Baylor School Board of Trustees and was a member of the executive committee. He received the Baylor School Distinguished Service Award from his beloved alma mater. He was inducted into the UTC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame in 2018.

He was an avid duck hunter and shared this passion with his wife, children and friends for many years. He was also a loyal supporter of the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited. Jeff was raised in the church with his family at First Centenary United Methodist Church and later was a member and Deacon at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church. More recently he had been worshipping at Wayside Presbyterian Church.

Through the health challenges of the past two years, Jeff's faith in Jesus Christ increasingly became his strength for each day. His strength came from his devotion to and love for the Word of God. He cherished with joy the encouragement he received from the ministry of his family and friends in sharing Scripture and prayers day after day. Through it all, Jeff wanted only to honor the Lord in his life.

Jeff was married to his wife, Melissa, for 33 years. His proudest accomplishments were his marriage and raising their three children to walk with the Lord and faithfully trust in Him.