James W. Morton Services Held On Wednesday
James William Morton, son of Richard and Lucy Shawley Morton, was born June 16, 1880, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away September 2, 1968, at the Silver Haven Rest Home in Bloomfield, Iowa, following a long illness. His entire life was lived in Scotland County, where he farmed until failing health caused him to retire and move to Memphis.
He was united in marriage to Ada Brown of Memphis March 4, 1908, and to this union one son, Leland, was born, and a daughter who died at infancy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Ada; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one brother, Dr. Ira Morton of rock Island, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.
He was a member of the First Christian Church in Memphis, Missouri.
Funeral services were held in Payne’s chapel, Memphis, Missouri, Wednesday, September 4, 1968, 2 p.m., with Rev. Howard Merchant officiating. Burial was in Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Keith Chance, Victor Patton, Stanley Frkovich, Clark Mustoe, Eugene Dial, and Russell Mathes.
James William Morton obituary, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 Sep 1968, p. 4, col. 8
James W. Morton Services Held On Wednesday
James William Morton, son of Richard and Lucy Shawley Morton, was born June 16, 1880, in Scotland County, Missouri, and passed away September 2, 1968, at the Silver Haven Rest Home in Bloomfield, Iowa, following a long illness. His entire life was lived in Scotland County, where he farmed until failing health caused him to retire and move to Memphis.
He was united in marriage to Ada Brown of Memphis March 4, 1908, and to this union one son, Leland, was born, and a daughter who died at infancy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Ada; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one brother, Dr. Ira Morton of rock Island, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.
He was a member of the First Christian Church in Memphis, Missouri.
Funeral services were held in Payne’s chapel, Memphis, Missouri, Wednesday, September 4, 1968, 2 p.m., with Rev. Howard Merchant officiating. Burial was in Memphis Cemetery. Body bearers were Keith Chance, Victor Patton, Stanley Frkovich, Clark Mustoe, Eugene Dial, and Russell Mathes.
James William Morton obituary, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 12 Sep 1968, p. 4, col. 8
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