Nathan P. Morton

Nathan Morton Obituary

MORTON, NATHAN P., Nathan Morton was a pioneer in modern retailing and very active in business during his 57 years. He served as the first CEO of Dallas based CompUSA and took the company public in December 1992 that he helped to grow from the original 2 stores in Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA to a multi-billion dollar national retailer. Mr. Morton, 57, died Wednesday of heart failure at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, TX. Born on September 25, 1948, in Washington, D.C., Mr. Morton began exhibiting his entrepreneurial character by the time he was 12 years old, by delivering newspapers in Buffalo, NY. He attended and in 1970 received a Bachelor's degree from the University of New York at Buffalo. Mr. Morton was the Chairman and CEO of Central Lighting Company, an Irvine, CA. based business specializing in energy efficient lighting technology and products and active with many other companies, including serving as Chairman of Starpower, a local Dallas, TX custom home theatre and entertainment company and Chairman of American Homestar Corporation, a Houston, TX based, publicly traded, integrated manufactured housing company, with Dallas Metroplex operation in manufacturing, retailing, financing and insurance. Prior to becoming CEO of CompUSA in 1989, Mr. Morton was a senior executive with several national retailers including Target and The Home Depot. He is also a two term Chairman of The Computing Technology Industry Association, the largest industry association in the computing industry. Mr. Morton is survived by his wife, Patti; his mother Natalie of Dallas, TX, and son Logan of Hollywood, CA; son Ryan of Port St. Lucie, FL; sons Jason and Chase of Dallas, TX, daughter Amy and grandson Grant of Ft. Wayne, IN. Morton family contributions and memorials may be made to the Morton Family Support Fund, c/o Plains Capital Bank, 18111 Preston Rd., Ste 110, Dallas, TX. 75252. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 3rd from 6:00-9:00pm and on Sunday, December 4th from 11:00am-2:00pm with funeral services following at 2:30pm at Sparkman/Dickey Funeral Home, Dallas, TX. Dignity Memorial Sparkman Dickey Dallas N. Tollway at Trinity Mills (972) 407-6070

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Published by Dallas Morning News from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Morton

10 Entries

sue lokkesmoe

December 25, 2005

Chase,

We were so very sorry to hear about your loss

You are an awesome young man, and we are so sad that you have to endure this pain

We will pray for you and your family, but if you need anything PLEASE let us know

We will help in any way we can

The Lokkesmoe Family

Steve Davidson

December 7, 2005

A great man that will truly be missed. We loved Nathan.Our thoughts and prayers are with The Morton family.

Steve Davidson

The Central Lighting Company

Bill Wienhoff

December 3, 2005

I knew Nathan during his time as CEO of Computer City, and he was exceptional. His gracious manner with both employees and customers and refreshing leadership style - pulling, not pushing - energized the entire company and inspired many of us. I'll never forget the response of the Computer City Corporate staff when Nathan joined us on stage during a Service Champions Rally dressed up as a Blues Brother. He brought the house down, and earned a place in our hearts forever. He will be missed. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and pray God's peace and blessings upon you.

Curtis Patton

December 3, 2005

I had the privlage to attend several management meetings with Nathan during my time at Computer City. His knowledge and understanding of business was exceptional. Most importantly, the passion and warmth exibited when sharing his knowledge with people had a positive impact that will last a life time. Please accept my deepest symphathy for your loss. May God's blessing be with you.

Davenia Wolf

December 3, 2005

To Patti, Natalie and the boys. We want you to know that the rest of his family loved him very much and will miss him along with all of you.

Please stay in touch so that his memory will live on in our lives also. Our sympathy and love to all of you.

Harold Havard

December 3, 2005

A leader that will forever be remembered as a great retailer and an even greater people person!

JOHN KNAPTON

December 2, 2005

I MET NATHEN ONE YEAR AGO.. WITH THAT I WILL MISS HIM ..

JOHN KNAPTON

PROJ MAGR CA.. STARPOWER

The R.E. Cooks

December 2, 2005

My family had the opportunity of meeting and working with Nathan while he was the CEO of Computer City in Ft. Worth. His Leadership and Professionalism left a permanent impression on our lives. Thanks Nathan.

Jack FERRY

December 2, 2005

Nathan was an exceptional individual is all ways. He excelled at leadership roles and the mentoring of young professionals. He was a visionary who could inspire subordinates to reach to achieve goals. He will be missed as an executive, leader, manager, and friend. He is at peace in God's hands now and will always be remembered by the friends he touched along his journey to the Father.

Carole Wolanow

December 2, 2005

To the Morton Family- Nathan was a good friend to all of us at Kenzer Corp and we are so sorry to hear of his passing. May your family be comforted among all of the mourners or Zion and Jerusalem and may you know no more sorrow.

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