Individual Details

Death

Warren George Morton 'Toodle' Mr. Morton, 78, of Davidson, NC completed his journey on earth to Heaven at 3:40 am December 4, 2010 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Born August 3, 1932 in Oakboro, NC, he was the 9th of 10 children to George and Rosa Morton, who preceded him in death. He retired from Davey Tree Company July 1994 after 32 years of service and served proudly in the Marines for two years. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, loved his church, Community Baptist and all the people there. But most of all he loved his Lord. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Community Baptist Church with Rev. J. E. Speece and Rev. Dick Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Mimosa Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Raymer Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Betty Anderson Morton; sons, Dewayne and Donnie Morton; daughters, Sherrie Burgess and KimMorton, all of Albemarle; stepsons, Ricky, Gary and Doug Anderson; stepdaughters, Vickie Howard (Jeff), Janet Anderson, and Amy Alexander, all of Davidson; 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, all of Albemarle; 14 stepgrandchildren, 6 stepgreat-grandchildren, all of Davidson; brother, Hob Morton and sister, Carrie Lee (Lloyd) Gilbert of Oakboro. He is also survived by his favorite canine, Little Buddy 'Lit Bet.' In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Arthur, Bruce, Vance, Ray Lemon, Bill and Reece Morton and one sister, Rachel Morton Little. The family request memorials be made to Community Baptist Church, P. O. Box 202, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123 (274 Langtree Road). Arrangements by Raymer Funeral Home Huntersville, NC. www.raymerfuneralhome.org
Published in Charlotte Observer on December 7, 2010