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Donald Morton Obituary
June 10, 1964 - April 21, 2021
Jeffersonville, Kentucky - Donald Carter Morton, 56, husband of Mary Beth Morton, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Lexington he was the son of Edith C. Morton and the late James C. Morton. He was a member of Living Water Church, a FFA Alumni, and a Kentucky Colonel. He was employed by Tex Sutton Equine Air Transport which was a large part of his life. He is survived by his wife, his mother, three daughters, Gabrielle Renee Morton, Brooklyn Jade (Jeremy Keith) Heller, and Jacie Christian Morton; one granddaughter, Georgia Blair Dailey; one brother, Leo Morton; and one sister, Teri Davis. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Monday, April 26th at Living Water Church, 200 Fogg Pike Mt. Sterling, KY . Burial to follow in Machpelah Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, KY. A visitation will be held Sunday, April 25th from 5-8pm at the church. Due to Covid-19 masks and social distancing are requested. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Markey Cancer Center.
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Ayman Qasrawi
April 19, 2023
Donald will be always in my heart. He was such a true gentleman. RIP.
Sherry Crose
April 26, 2021
On behalf of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, the Order offers its deepest condolences and is proud of a life
well lived by Colonel Morton.
Sherry Crose, Executive Director
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
Ayman Qasrawi
April 26, 2021
Rest in peace Mr. Morton. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Rita Martin
April 24, 2021
Don was one of my favorite students. I know teachers should not have favorites but we do! His family is very special and my prayers are with them. God bless Don!!!
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