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Donald James Morton Jr.
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Visitation will be held at DeBerry Funeral Home on University Drive in Denton, on Monday, June 16, 2008, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 300 E. Willow Street, Sanger, at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.
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Lisa
June 29, 2020
I knew Don in high school, but he was Don Kolek then. I am sorry to hear he's gone. Too soon, that's for sure. He was a very smart, chill guy and I remember fond laughter between us and his awesome hugs. Rest in peace old friend.
Shirley & Bud Jones
July 8, 2008
Susan, David words can not express what is in our hearts and the heart break we feel for your loss. You and his familey our in our prays.
Cindy Woodley
June 23, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a friend of Don's. He was such a sweet guy! He was always so considerate of everyone. I am glad to hear that he married and had two sweet children.
Mark Chase
June 19, 2008
Susan,
I don't know if you remember me but I'm April's father, Alice Morton's ex husband. They returned from the service on Wednesday and told me how beautiful it was, how much Donny was loved..
So to you and your husband David, my love and prayers for healing and solace in remembering your beloved son, Donny.
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Joe and Arric Johnson
June 19, 2008
Susan, David, Carrie and sons, our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. May God bless you.
April Kearney
June 19, 2008
To my Dearest Cousin,
Words can not express how much I will miss you....I will be thankful of the memories that we share and the way you have touched all of our lives. I saw your son for the first time on Monday....I saw you Donnie and I am so proud of you...
Thank you Carrie for giving us little Ashdon...I pledge my support to you and your children. When you need a friend or just a friendly voice please find me...Donnie meant the world to me and I would be honored to help his legacy live on through your beautiful family.
Susan,
Your son LOVED you; always remember that, it was your love that made him who he was..Thank you for that..
Love,
April
Marty Howe
June 18, 2008
Suzy and David,
I can not tell you how sorry I am for your loss! Have been praying for you all! God bless you all.
Linda Jones
June 18, 2008
Susan and David
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...I wish I was there to give you hugs, but know that I am thinking of you and your family...and know that I am here if you EVER need me.
Love always,
Winnie
Natalie Morphis
June 18, 2008
Oh Donnie...
You were such an important staple in my life. You brought so much love and joy to Casey and I's lives. I will cherish all the wonderful memories of us three laughing until we cried. You were a great friend and man. I know now that you are in the Kingdom of the Lord and that you are bringing joy for all eternity, and that makes my heart smile and my faith stronger.
Susan,
I hope that you know your son had such a positive influence on so many people. His big smile and awesome laugh made everyone around him happy. I am so very sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers...
Frank Rivera
June 17, 2008
Susan,
It's hard to believe that our Donnie is no longer with us. It was just this past Tuesday June 10 when he called me (as he did every year) to wish me Happy Birthday. We would tease each other about being Gemini twin brothers since our birthdays were five days apart! He of course was the tall, thin and handsome one........and me the other. He told me he was coming in this weekend along with Ashdon and I would see him then. Oh how my world changed when I received the phone call......... Don was like a brother to me, after all, we worked all those years at Casa Ole together, listened to the same music, same sense of humor, and would have such fun in the summers tinkering with our V.W.s. He was always such a pleasure to be around and soooooo fun. He would always make me laugh..........even when I did not want to!!! I will make sure to keep in contact with Ashdon and let him know how awesome his father was and give him a big hug for Don! So awesome.........that God wanted Don to be with him. The only conforting thing is knowing that one day I will be able to see him again. I will miss him immensely until that day comes. Susan you are in my prayers!
Love ya bro
Frank
Kendra Brown
June 17, 2008
Susan & David,
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Don was a wonderful person- the smile on his face in this photo says it all. He was full of life and had a very big heart! Although our life together was not meant to be, I have always had fond memories of Don and thought of him as a very dear friend. He was a chapter in my life I will never forget. He would call or visit me periodically and I had the pleasure of meeting his son once. He loved that little boy more than anyone can imagine and was a very proud parent! I am so very sorry that I will not be able to attend his funeral but, please know that I am there in my heart and spirit. Your famill will be in my prayers that God will help guide you through this time of sorrow.
~ Kendra (Morton) Brown
Marc Samberg
June 17, 2008
Suzy, there are no words to convey how I feel. Just know that you and David are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerry Thommes
June 16, 2008
Dearest Suzy and family, words cannot express sorrow, but the hand and heart of God reach down in comfort to his children. You all are in my prayers. With much love.
rhonda grubbs tucker
June 16, 2008
susan i am so sorry for you and david and donnie"s family.i am with you and wish i could be there with you.so i am sending prayers for you all and a big hug and my love.love you rhonda t
kathylee knight
June 16, 2008
sorry about your son.my prayers are with you all.
Angela Contreras
June 16, 2008
My heart goes out you Suzy and to your family. Sending prayers for you and your family. I know words cannot heal when someone we love passes on. Only time and God does heal. Donald is now in peace and watching over you.
Sending love and hugs your way.
Emma van Dijk
June 16, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Lesley Anne Dickerson
June 16, 2008
Dearest friends:
My heart truly bleeds for you and your family.
Many blessings and caring hugs. xx
John Middleton
June 16, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Marlene Parsons
June 16, 2008
Susan and David and Donnie's Family
Our hearts are breaking for you and words just don't seem to help much, but we are so sorry and keeping you all in our prayers.
Marlene and John
Brandy Baker
June 16, 2008
Don was a good man and a good friend to everyone. I am very sorry to hear of his sudden and untimely passing. I will always remember him as the fun-loving and outgoing person he was. I will miss him dearly.
RIP
Patsy & Joe Nash
June 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to you and your family for this terrible loss. Our prayers are with you at this time.
nicole hutchinson
June 16, 2008
God saw his most beloved son, and smiled on him.
there is in heaven a angel so dear and wonderful.
heaven is blessed
dear "mum and dad"
feeling your pain deeply, and I am here always
your "girl" nicole
Cathi Sandor
June 16, 2008
Suzy, so so sorry about your son. God will give you strength.
Cathi (beatleslover1964) from Marc's
Mark Chase
June 16, 2008
To Carrie Anne and Family,
My name is Mark Chase and I was married to his Aunt Alice Morton. My daughter, Donny's cousin April, emailed me about Donny's passing..
I wanted to express my sympathy and offer my condolences. I last saw Donny back in 1974 when he was a little guy..
my love and prayers,
Mark Chase
Casey Casburn
June 15, 2008
Bobdogg,
You are my best friend. My male soul mate. I will always love you. You have moved on and will be missed more than you will ever know. We will take care of your family. I love you Donny. I can't believe your really gone. Rest in peace John Paul. I love you...
Love,
Case
Casey Casburn
(Aunt) Mindy & (Uncle) Craig Hagen
June 15, 2008
Donnie's sense of humor, generous spirit and caring nature enriched our lives in a very special way. With a heart as big as the ocean - and a smile as big, too! - he retained his curiosity and enthusiasm in a world that is often unkind. Our telephone conversations were lively because of Donnie's bright outlook and varying interests. He had many unique qualities...one being how he shared his deepest thoughts and feelings in such a transparent, genuine way.
A "one-of-a-kind" individual, Donnie will be missed more than words can say.
As an aunt, uncle, and cousins of Donnie's, we're so grateful for the many happy memories we have of him.
When he was born, Donald James Morton, Jr. was the first grandson to James Morton and Jeannie Morton.
He held a place of honor as our first nephew and cousin to our children and we missed getting to see him grow up because of the miles that separated us. Later, Donnie kept in touch by writing letters & sharing pictures, calling on the phone and sending email. This made it seem as though he didn't live so far away.
I (Aunt Mindy) visited Donnie in May, 2002, and the time we spent together was, and always will be, one of the happiest memories of my life. Donnie treated me to lunch at an authentic Tex-Mex restaurant and then we went sightseeing in Dallas. The best part was just getting to be with him! I felt like the luckiest old lady in the world.
More than having great character and a winning personality, Donnie had real depth, soul, and so much to give.
He was fun - he brought out the best in others.
Today is your birthday, Donnie, and you're celebrating in Heaven. You are now safe with Jesus and some- day we'll get to see you again.
We're thankful to the Lord for the blessing knowing you has brought us, Donnie, and you are in our hearts forever.
Our most sincere condolences to your sweet wife, two young sons, and to your loving mother, Susan.
May God be with them and each of your family and friends at this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Mindy and Uncle Craig Hagen
Cousin Dawn (Hagen) Dorough and
Cousin Darrell Hagen
Nancy Rojas
June 15, 2008
Suzy and David, I am so sorry to hear of your son's death.
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