Lee-Morton-Obituary

Lee Jack Morton

Orange, New Jersey

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DIED
June 27, 2014
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Orange, New Jersey

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On Friday, June 27, 2014, Lee Jack Morton Jr. of East Orange, N.J., entered into eternal rest. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, from Woody "Home For Services," 163 Oakwood Ave., Orange, N.J., where the family will receive relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until time of...

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Friday, June 27, 2025 Dear Dad, Time passes, some memories fade, but the thoughts of happy times linger forever. I miss you and think of you whenever I am boating or doing anything that is reminiscent of your US Navy days. How I wish I could talk with you about all the things that made you the articulate, creative genius of a father you were to me. I Love You, now and forever. Rest in Peace, Dad. Rest in Peace. Gina (nee Glynda)

Good Morning Dad, it's "stuff" writing to say how much you are missed and loved on this Thursday, June 27, 2024- and always. I think of you when I hear smooth jazz, beebop, Willie N., the Beatles, Marvin G., or any of the classical musicians you so brilliantly rendered in pen and ink on the album covers for Vox...when I see beautiful art in motion...when I reminisce about swimming in the Michigan muddy lake waters in the summertime with your friend's children, Martine, Eric, and...

Dad, Missing you doesn't get easier, just greater.... Memories allow me to hold on and laugh and rejoice, and yes, cry, but then hearing your voice saying "Hey, stuff" makes it all okay. With all that's going on in the world now, I revel in profound imagined conversations we would have, remarks you would make, and sneers at the TV screen's Breaking News, all to re-focus on your breadth of understanding the wide world around us. May you continue to Rest in Peace and may the memory of you...

Dad, You are missed so much, it's hard to believe it's been 8 years. In addition to dozens of photos of you, at least I have an extensive collection of the multi-genre music you loved; some of your fabulous art work such as oil paintings, charcoal renderings, pen and ink sketches, graphic photo-overlays, woodcut prints, and my very first book of my poems you hand bound for me - when we lived in the Village...wow- You are always in my thoughts and prayers.... Rest in Peace Dad...your spirit...

Dad, Missing you and thinking about you... agreeing with you that if America had a voice, it would sound like Willie Nelson and remembering the start of summer and how Marvin's "What's Going On" was heard beneath the hot sun and within the cool breeze, and whose lyrics were true then and now still. You are missed and thought of and spoken about.... May you rest in Peace, Dad. Love, Gina

Dad, I miss you so much...
You would not believe what's going on in the US and around the world. But then again, you would know how things could have come to this; you could have predicted the state of affairs by just knowing the key players. You are surely missed, your wit and saavy and resolve.
I love you Dad.
OXOXO Gina

Hey "Stuff", Dad would often say when I saw him first thing in the morning, or when I'd call. Dad, you are missed so much. So many things have transpired since you went to Heaven. For instance, the political arena is vibrantly top-heavy with candidates of all stripes, who, if they could, would pay you gratitude for your sacrifices and God-given talents during the struggles of the 1950s, '60s, and beyond. You were vigilant in the "movement" and you were steadfast in masterfully creating art,...

to a very nice man who was so down to earth. And even though he knew so many people from all walks of life,no one was obove anyone to him. I was introduced to a couple of so called celebrities by him back in the days, this has created good memories for me. I will always remember jack as a quiet lovely,classy man. God keep him.

My sincere condolences to the family of Lee Jack Morton. He was not only a man of creative talents but a man of impecable character.