Thomas Morgan “Morgan” Delaney, 75, died June 16, 2026, in Leesburg, Virginia following a series of prolonged health struggles.

Morgan was born in Alexandria, Virginia on March 14, 1951, to Paul and Sarah Delaney. The 4th of five children, he attended local schools where he particularly enjoyed history and literature and played football, basketball and baseball. After graduating from Groveton High School, Morgan first attended Ball State University in Indiana before transferring to Wyndham College in Vermont, where he played basketball and baseball and double majored in English and History.

Following his college graduation, Morgan worked for the City of Alexandria supporting impoverished residents. After several years in that role, Morgan went to work for the Associated Press, where he was employed for more than two decades and from where he retired.

Morgan was married to Shelley Lester Delaney, with whom he shared sons Thomas Brooke Delaney, 40, of Leesburg, and Carter Patrick Ridge Delaney, who predeceased Morgan in 2009 following a tragic accident. Morgan was also grandfather to Camden Alexander, 13; Teagan Kelly, 11; Maverick Carter, 10; McKinleigh Ridge, 8; and Sloan Piper, 6.

Morgan’s favorite pastimes included spending time with his family and lifelong friends; playing baseball and softball in recreational leagues, where he was known as the “Hawk”; shooting pool; collecting vintage toys, including miniature soldiers; listening to music and dancing.

In addition to his son, Thomas, and grandchildren, Camden, Teagan, Maverick, McKinleigh, and Sloan, Morgan is survived by his brother, Paul Delaney of Alexandria, Virginia; his sister Sarah Delaney Largent of Southport, South Carolina; his sister E. Landon Delaney of Purcellville, Virginia; as well as many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Morgan was preceded in death by his parents, son Carter, and his brother, David Delaney.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA  20176.  A Mass will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 310 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA  22314.  Burial will immediately follow at Presbyterian Cemetery, 600 Hamilton Ave., Alexandria, VA  22314.

 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Morgan’s name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City.

Morgan will be dearly missed and remembered for his love and devotion to his family and his lifelong friends. Morgan sang and danced like no one else and was always the life of the party.