Charles Morton
Wed, May 3, 2006
Charles Lewis Morton of Laurel, Md., died at his residence April 19, 2006, of congestive heart failure at the age of 91.
"Charlie" was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 5, 1915, to Charles Nicholas Morton (born in Canada) and Frances Howard (born in Kentucky).
His family moved to Upper Marlboro, Md., in the 1920s, thence to a farm near Guilford in Howard County, Md., where his mother died when he was 13.
Charlie graduated from Ellicott City High School and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He worked at various jobs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, until enlisting as a Private in the Army Air Corps on June 2, 1941.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Engineer in an aerial and reconnaissance mapping unit, covering portions of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South America. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal.
Charlie and Millicent ("Millie") Leroy Britton of East Orange, N.J., were married on January 31, 1942. They made their home in Laurel, Md., after the war, living there until moving to Brunswick in 1974. They returned to Maryland in 1994 and resided at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Md., where Millie died in 2000 after 58 years of marriage. Because of failing health, Charlie moved to Morningside House in Laurel in August of 2005.
After World War II, Charles and his friend, Jesse Mitchell, formed Maintenance Service Co., initially providing window cleaning services, and later also janitorial services and fire damage restoration.
He turned management of the company over to his eldest son, Charles, in 1969 and fully retired in 1974.
In Laurel, he was a member of the Laurel Lions Club and American Legion, participating in many charitable causes, including annual Christmas tree sales, blood drives and food drives. He was an active Mason, a member of the Grand Council of Royale Select Masters of Maryland and a member of the Almas Shriners. He was also a member of the Laurel Parks Association during the time the Laurel Swimming Pool was built. While living in Georgia, he was an active member of the Brunswick Country Club.
Charlie was an avid golfer, boater and fisherman. During the 1950s, he coached Laurel Boys Club baseball teams and served for a while as a scout for the St. Louis baseball franchise. He also had a strong interest in horse racing and was registered with the Maryland Racing Commission as an owner.
Charlie had four younger siblings, all of whom predeceased him. One sister died in infancy. His brothers, Howard and David, were pilots in the Army Air Corps during World War II. David died in combat and Howard died after a 30 year career as a pilot with American Airlines. A sister, Albina ("Beanie"), was an Army Nurse during the war. He is survived by his seven children (Omitted).
The burial service will be held privately at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Md., where many others of his family are interred.
Wed, May 3, 2006
Charles Lewis Morton of Laurel, Md., died at his residence April 19, 2006, of congestive heart failure at the age of 91.
"Charlie" was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 5, 1915, to Charles Nicholas Morton (born in Canada) and Frances Howard (born in Kentucky).
His family moved to Upper Marlboro, Md., in the 1920s, thence to a farm near Guilford in Howard County, Md., where his mother died when he was 13.
Charlie graduated from Ellicott City High School and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He worked at various jobs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, until enlisting as a Private in the Army Air Corps on June 2, 1941.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Engineer in an aerial and reconnaissance mapping unit, covering portions of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South America. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal.
Charlie and Millicent ("Millie") Leroy Britton of East Orange, N.J., were married on January 31, 1942. They made their home in Laurel, Md., after the war, living there until moving to Brunswick in 1974. They returned to Maryland in 1994 and resided at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Md., where Millie died in 2000 after 58 years of marriage. Because of failing health, Charlie moved to Morningside House in Laurel in August of 2005.
After World War II, Charles and his friend, Jesse Mitchell, formed Maintenance Service Co., initially providing window cleaning services, and later also janitorial services and fire damage restoration.
He turned management of the company over to his eldest son, Charles, in 1969 and fully retired in 1974.
In Laurel, he was a member of the Laurel Lions Club and American Legion, participating in many charitable causes, including annual Christmas tree sales, blood drives and food drives. He was an active Mason, a member of the Grand Council of Royale Select Masters of Maryland and a member of the Almas Shriners. He was also a member of the Laurel Parks Association during the time the Laurel Swimming Pool was built. While living in Georgia, he was an active member of the Brunswick Country Club.
Charlie was an avid golfer, boater and fisherman. During the 1950s, he coached Laurel Boys Club baseball teams and served for a while as a scout for the St. Louis baseball franchise. He also had a strong interest in horse racing and was registered with the Maryland Racing Commission as an owner.
Charlie had four younger siblings, all of whom predeceased him. One sister died in infancy. His brothers, Howard and David, were pilots in the Army Air Corps during World War II. David died in combat and Howard died after a 30 year career as a pilot with American Airlines. A sister, Albina ("Beanie"), was an Army Nurse during the war. He is survived by his seven children (Omitted).
The burial service will be held privately at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Md., where many others of his family are interred.
Charles Morton
Wed, May 3, 2006
Charles Lewis Morton of Laurel, Md., died at his residence April 19, 2006, of congestive heart failure at the age of 91.
"Charlie" was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 5, 1915, to Charles Nicholas Morton (born in Canada) and Frances Howard (born in Kentucky).
His family moved to Upper Marlboro, Md., in the 1920s, thence to a farm near Guilford in Howard County, Md., where his mother died when he was 13.
Charlie graduated from Ellicott City High School and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He worked at various jobs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, until enlisting as a Private in the Army Air Corps on June 2, 1941.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Engineer in an aerial and reconnaissance mapping unit, covering portions of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South America. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal.
Charlie and Millicent ("Millie") Leroy Britton of East Orange, N.J., were married on January 31, 1942. They made their home in Laurel, Md., after the war, living there until moving to Brunswick in 1974. They returned to Maryland in 1994 and resided at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Md., where Millie died in 2000 after 58 years of marriage. Because of failing health, Charlie moved to Morningside House in Laurel in August of 2005.
After World War II, Charles and his friend, Jesse Mitchell, formed Maintenance Service Co., initially providing window cleaning services, and later also janitorial services and fire damage restoration.
He turned management of the company over to his eldest son, Charles, in 1969 and fully retired in 1974.
In Laurel, he was a member of the Laurel Lions Club and American Legion, participating in many charitable causes, including annual Christmas tree sales, blood drives and food drives. He was an active Mason, a member of the Grand Council of Royale Select Masters of Maryland and a member of the Almas Shriners. He was also a member of the Laurel Parks Association during the time the Laurel Swimming Pool was built. While living in Georgia, he was an active member of the Brunswick Country Club.
Charlie was an avid golfer, boater and fisherman. During the 1950s, he coached Laurel Boys Club baseball teams and served for a while as a scout for the St. Louis baseball franchise. He also had a strong interest in horse racing and was registered with the Maryland Racing Commission as an owner.
Charlie had four younger siblings, all of whom predeceased him. One sister died in infancy. His brothers, Howard and David, were pilots in the Army Air Corps during World War II. David died in combat and Howard died after a 30 year career as a pilot with American Airlines. A sister, Albina ("Beanie"), was an Army Nurse during the war. He is survived by his seven children (Omitted).
The burial service will be held privately at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Md., where many others of his family are interred.
Wed, May 3, 2006
Charles Lewis Morton of Laurel, Md., died at his residence April 19, 2006, of congestive heart failure at the age of 91.
"Charlie" was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 5, 1915, to Charles Nicholas Morton (born in Canada) and Frances Howard (born in Kentucky).
His family moved to Upper Marlboro, Md., in the 1920s, thence to a farm near Guilford in Howard County, Md., where his mother died when he was 13.
Charlie graduated from Ellicott City High School and attended the University of Maryland for one year. He worked at various jobs, including the Civilian Conservation Corps, until enlisting as a Private in the Army Air Corps on June 2, 1941.
During World War II, he served as a Flight Engineer in an aerial and reconnaissance mapping unit, covering portions of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South America. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and was awarded the Air Medal.
Charlie and Millicent ("Millie") Leroy Britton of East Orange, N.J., were married on January 31, 1942. They made their home in Laurel, Md., after the war, living there until moving to Brunswick in 1974. They returned to Maryland in 1994 and resided at the Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, Md., where Millie died in 2000 after 58 years of marriage. Because of failing health, Charlie moved to Morningside House in Laurel in August of 2005.
After World War II, Charles and his friend, Jesse Mitchell, formed Maintenance Service Co., initially providing window cleaning services, and later also janitorial services and fire damage restoration.
He turned management of the company over to his eldest son, Charles, in 1969 and fully retired in 1974.
In Laurel, he was a member of the Laurel Lions Club and American Legion, participating in many charitable causes, including annual Christmas tree sales, blood drives and food drives. He was an active Mason, a member of the Grand Council of Royale Select Masters of Maryland and a member of the Almas Shriners. He was also a member of the Laurel Parks Association during the time the Laurel Swimming Pool was built. While living in Georgia, he was an active member of the Brunswick Country Club.
Charlie was an avid golfer, boater and fisherman. During the 1950s, he coached Laurel Boys Club baseball teams and served for a while as a scout for the St. Louis baseball franchise. He also had a strong interest in horse racing and was registered with the Maryland Racing Commission as an owner.
Charlie had four younger siblings, all of whom predeceased him. One sister died in infancy. His brothers, Howard and David, were pilots in the Army Air Corps during World War II. David died in combat and Howard died after a 30 year career as a pilot with American Airlines. A sister, Albina ("Beanie"), was an Army Nurse during the war. He is survived by his seven children (Omitted).
The burial service will be held privately at Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Md., where many others of his family are interred.
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