Roscoe-Morton-Obituary

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Roscoe D. Morton

Lake Wales, Florida

Dec 10, 1931 – Jun 15, 2013

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BORN
December 10, 1931
DIED
June 15, 2013
LOCATION
Lake Wales, Florida

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Marion Nelson Funeral Home - Lake Wales Obituary

Roscoe D. Morton of Frostproof passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at his residence.He was born December 10, 1931 in Elk Falls, KS to the late Raymond G. & Grace E. Morton. Roscoe began his aviation career by soloing in 1947 at the age 15. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the...

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Our condolences to Roscoe's family he was a great person,pilot,and a friend.He always would invite us up in the airshow stand when we would see him. Gary and Joyce Mellin

The world is a little lesser place without my friend Roscoe. An extraordinarily generous, kind, and decent human being. Always quick with the smile and even quicker with a comeback. So many times Roscoe invited me onto the announcer's stand at Oshkosh to do photography and to spend time with the gang. He made me feel welcome. It was a honor to take the official announcer's photo for so many years. I will miss you buddy but I can hear the heavens now, what an audience you have from now on!

I nicknamed Roscoe, Mr. Aviation the day I met him, some 12 years ago. His love of airplanes and his history in the aviation industry was legendary. If there was someone in aviation that was somebody, Roscoe knew them, and they knew Roscoe. Roscoe was a larger than life Gentleman, with a capital G and had nothing but good to say about every name that came out of his mouth, He truly came from the gentleman mold that very few people have come from.

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Deepest condolences to Ross's family and to Jinny. Ross was a great guy. I always enjoyed talking aviation with him on my visits with them. He was kind and funny. I have many great memories.

Roscoe was chief pilot VPS when I met him. I married into the airline world...he was so nice to me and helped me navigate my way through this strange and exciting new world. He took me on my first sim ride..all 6 hours in Atl..
Know that you and your families are close in our thoughts and prayers. Susan Mitchell

Our condolences go out to Jinny, Jay and Family. I flew first officer for Roscoe at VPS and MEM in the mid 1970's and always enjoyed flying with him.
Ben Boyt

We will miss you Roscoe, you've been part of our flying family for so many years. Prayers & love to Jinny, Jay and Family

Roscoe was a PRO among PROs!