John W. Morton

John, I just came across a slip of paper with your phone number scribbled on it while cleaning out my wallet. Seems miraculous that I kept it, and that it was on the anniversary of your death that I found it. I knew you in school, and only talked with you that one time as an adult, after connecting for a couple of years on Facebook. But I still think of you all the time and miss your presence and your unique voice. You made an impact that is indelibly imprinted on this world. I hope I get to see you in the next.

Always missing my friend. Many times I carry his spirit on stage with me. He was the consummate singer and musician. Much love

Evelyn Wright

Such a good friend to my brother. We´ll miss you.

Still missing my friend. Always in my heart. I know the angels got you.

JOHN YOU ARE SO MISSED!!! REST WELL MY BROTHER WITH THE KING OF KINGS!!!! SEE YOU WHEN I GET HOME!!! YOUR KINDNESS, LOVE TOWARDS OUR FAMILY KEEP YOU ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS. AS A MATTER OF FACT, YOU ARE FAMILY FOREVER!!! WE LOVE YOU, BUT GOD LOVES YOU MORE!!!

Thinking of you today John....I can still hear your Laugh.....

Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to your family ..Shocked in losing my dear friend ....John ... so many memories ...you left us too soon ... you will never be forgotten ! I can hear your voice and see your smile....til we meet again.....

Still can't quite believe you're not here. Praying for your family. We miss you. Until we meet again, my friend. Love, the Irish kid.

Rest in peace. We will miss you dearly.

With deepest sympathy from our staff,God bless you and your family.

I am extremely saddened to learn of John's passing. I had known John since elementary school. While I have not lived in Ohio for a great number of years, we always stayed in touch. I enjoyed talking to John. He was very opinionated and we had stimulating discussions. While we differed on topics, he articulated his position well. My condolences to his cherished ones.
Rest in peace.
Gregory D. Brown

To The Morton Family & Loveones & Friends Are Condolences & Deepest Sympathy Go To You All & We Are Sorry For Your Loss & John My Brother My Friend Luv You Man Until We Meet Again R.I.P. Bro

John was a outstanding Singer, good talker, and a great friend of mine!!

TO THE FAMILY:

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE HOMEGOING OF JOHN. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY WHO TREATED US LIKE A BROTHER. HE ALWAYS HAD A WAY OF ENCOURAGING OTHERS WITH HIS BRIGHT SMILE. THE MEMORIES HE LEFT BOTH WE AND YOU WILL KEEP HIM ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. REMEMBER HE IS JUST TAKING HIS RIGHTFUL REST WITH THE KING OF KINGS AND WHEN JESUS SHALL RETURN, HE WILL WAKE HIM FROM THAT REST CLOTHING HIM WITH HIS NEW AND GLORIOUS BODY. JESUS TOLD US THIS " LET NOT YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED: YE BELIEVE IN GOD, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME. IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE ARE MANY MANSIONS; IF IT WERE NOT SO I WOULD HAVE TOLD YOU. I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. AND, IF I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN, AND RECEIVE YOU UNTO MYSELF: THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YE MAY BE ALSO,"
JOHN 14: 1-3.
WE PRAY THAT THESE WORDS OF TRUTH WILL COMFORT YOU AND MAY GOD SHOWER YOU WITH HIS PEACE AND HIS STRENGTH NOT ONLY TODAY BUT IN THE DAYS TO COME AS WELL.

"WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY"
DEDE & JOYCE KING FAMILIES
OF AKRON OH

TO THE FAMILY:

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE HOMEGOING OF YOUR LOVED ONE & MY DEAREST FRIEND AND BROTHER. MY LOVE FOR HIM AND THE MANY MEMORIES WE SHARED WILL KEEP HIM ALIVE IN MY HEART FOREVER. LET YOUR MANY MEMORIES OF HIM DO THE SAME FOR YOU AS WELL. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT AND GIVE US ALL STRENGTH NOT ONLY TODAY, BUT IN THE DAYS TO COME AS WELL. REMEMBER THAT HE IS IN THE CARE OF OUR GOD WHO WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM FOR ALL ETERNITY. REST WELL MY BROTHER!!!

WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
HARRY KING
L.A. CALIFORNIA

Deepest condolences to the family. Have not seen John in 40 plus years but will always remember his friendliness, positive attitude and smile. RIP, until we meet again.

Family of John Morton

My sincere condolences at the loss of John. I went to school with John and was deeply saddened when I learned of his passing.

John had been trying to get me to go to lunch with him for quite a while, and I kept putting it off, now; I wish I would have went. I really didn't know him that well the most he and I would say was Hi. He actually graduated with my sister in 1974.

I will pray for you at this time when you need it most. Remember, this is a time when family needs to come together, not separate. God Bless You

I never heard you utter a bad word about anyone, or a bad word uttered at you. You were special. RIP...

RIH Cousin John Oh come,let us sing to the Lord;Let us make a jouyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:1-2

RIP John! You will never be forgotten, it was nice that we got a chance to see you a while back!

So glad I got to know you better over the past years even though I have known you for a long time You will be missed...

John,
I always felt that you and I "got" each other and appreciated what we each brought to the table. You and I were brothers, and like all good brothers, we played together, we got in trouble together; we fought at times, but we always made great music.
For anyone reading...I loved the cat. I cried when I heard. And I slugged down a shot and thought of only the joy he brought with his God gifted voice.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time. John was such a great talent. My dear husband, Roland, and I enjoyed his singing very much. May your good memories provide you with comfort and peace.

So many memories with and about John . I go back with him to his Tojam days . I remember seeing him with Hobsen's Choice . Always listening to him singing the standards . So many conversations about any and everything . I will miss him.

RIP My special, talented, thoughtful cousin. Your legacy lives!

Deepest condolences to all of John's family and many friends. I was looking forward to his upcoming Nighttown show. His thought provoking Facebook posts will be missed by me and many others.

Heart Felt Sympathy to your family. John Rest In peace . Your will be missed by many

My condolences to the family. This is truly a loss to our Eastsiide family. Until we meet again old friend. NEVER forgotten!

Rest in peace. Sing with the angels.

Sending you all my prayers Hanson and family.

To The Morton Family,
We are sorry for your loss
May. God continue to bless you and
Keep you strong

To the Morton family John will be deeply missed but not forgotten. To the family as neighbors on 8th avenue we grow up with laughter in the morning hour and when we think back over the great days ,they will still be in our heart with sunlight giving you strength day by day with his great memories and his love for music and family and communities prayers are with you doing Difficult time .

Oh John how will miss you. Standing by you on stage for many years and watching you work your magic! Missing your calls to check in on me when I endured taking care of four family members who have now all passed away. I could count on that call for support. That my friend speaks volumes of your character. I love you for that. Now your talent was amazing! I still hear you singing one of my favorites which was Morning by Jarreau. That line says touch Touch the Hand of God. Yes you are touching the hand. May you R.I.H.

SAXMANHIMSELF GOOD BY STAGE PRESENCE WAS GREAT
JOHN SAT IN WITH SILK BAND AN SHOW ..AKRON...
GREAT JAZZ MUSICIAN ,ONE MAN SHOW,SCAT HAS....OFF .I HAD THE PLEASURE MANY OFF TIMES TO VISIT HIS PERFORMANCE ......ENJOYED......BY FOR NOW J.



STERLING SAXMAN WILLIAMS
TO HIS FAMILY MUCH LOVE

To the entire Morton family we want to express our most sincere and heartfelt condolences.Whenever I saw John my day always became instantly better even though he would always remind me of how I broke his arm when we played bantam football,lol.John's spirit and soul was precious and it will be for all eternity.RIH my brother.You left your mark on all of our lives and we thank you!

One of the most intelligent people I've known in my life. With great talent

John, how I always enjoyed our conversations when you would call Duncan before he'd be awake on a Sunday. All the years of having you in our lives - like family! The kindness you showed my in-laws and our boys. The true friend, through good times and bad - your loyalty to Duncan - how we will miss you. We love you, John Morton - I can still hear you singing "Mornin'" - and I always will.

Hanson - you have family in Canton - and there will always be a place in our hearts and at our table for you.

To the entire Morton Family - our sincerest condolences and truest message of love.

From the "Tojam" family of musicians, John Morton enriched our lives with his sense of humor, talent and mostly his friendship! John will be missed by the entire music community but he now sings solos in the ultimate choir! We all will play together again!!

Much friendship and love,

Ken LeeGrand, JT Lynch, Mark McMasters, Gary Felton, Bill Moriarty, Steve Jones, Greg Cutlip, Chris Cuda,Tom Work, Jimmy Carter and David "Deacon" Denham.

God Bless and may you sing with the Angles

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. John and the music will be truly missed.

Deborah & family

I am so sorry to hear about your husband you are in my thought and prayers

Mary Lou
Green Haven Memorial Gardens

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

TO THE MORTON FAMILY; SENDING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY..MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOUR HEARTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME..PLEASE LORD BE WITH THIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF THEIR LOVED ONE..IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

John was neighbor, family and friend all rolled into one. He'll be truly missed on Carlysle Street. An outstanding musician, his music was very soothing. R.I.H. Brother, we love you. The Sheelor/Wolfe Family.

Sincerest condolences to both the Morton Family and John's musical family. We were enriched so much by John and his talents and performance abilities.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

To The John Morton Family

Debra I'm so sorry to hear of loss of John, your Loved One.

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be
So he put his arms around you and whispered Come With Me.
With tearful eyes I watched you, slowly fade away,
Although I loved you dearly, I would not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke my heart to prove to me,
He only takes the best.

Knew John since high school. Last time we spoke at the mall he suggested I get back into singing, and contacted me online, sorry I didn't get back to him. Went to hear him sing at Red's back in the day because he had a style perfected by few, will certainly miss him!

John, my dear friend, you are missed already, it was an honor being your friend. Thank you for being mine.

John and I were classmates from Junior High through High School. We weren't close friends as kids, but we were aware of each other, as we were of all of our peers in that big, confusing social and academic melting pot. It was so exciting to find him on Facebook all these years later, and be able to connect the dots from way back when, then move forward from that firm foundation to a much closer intellectual and emotional relationship, even though we now live far apart. He was a lively and stimulating presence online. And we even progressed to a phone call or two over time, to share our opinions at length, with the added nuance of words and laughter. Such a privilege to know him. So much sorrow in his loss. To his family I offer my deepest condolences. He will be seriously missed by many. For a very, very long time.

What can you say about a man who brought so much to LIFE ?The way you would call and check on me on a regular basis will truly be missed . May GOD keep you in his care. Until I see you again RIH.

So sorry for your loss..I talked to John everyday,I miss him so much....I have been knowing him since the Hampton Mircle juniors..we just recently reconnected...I am so glad I got to see and talk to him..He is gone to soon....

My prayers to the family

Our Prayers go out to the Morton Family in this time of sorrow. We will miss the calls from LMM. He would always check up on us and everyone that he had a number for. His singing will be greatly missed in Ohio. He was an entertainer in all that he did.

Words can not express the sadness we feel at the loss of our dear friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. May your memories bring you comfort and peace.

To The Morton Family so very sorry for your loss.

I will miss his contagious smile and quick witted humor. He was a world class scholar on many subjects and very opinionated. I will miss hearing his mighty voice singing beside me. He rocked "September" by Earth, Wind, & Fire! I laugh even thinking of him dancing around on stage. My prayers go out to his family and our Northeast Ohio Jazz Community. He will be missed so much!

Praying for your strength Sterlon. Will always remember John's smile, his way of making everyone comfortable no matter how much time had passed. Men like him are few and his passing leaves a tremendous void. Seeing him always brought fond memories of the east side; 7th Ave. fun and games. He will be an awesome addition to the heavenly music ministry.

I'm still in shock I am going to really miss you, but it is good to know you are up there singing your heart! Much love and prayers to the Morton family.

My friend and brother John Morton will be truly missed. RIH

I'm going to miss John's interesting and intelligent commentary on Facebook. He had a lot of good things to say and really did open up my eyes in certain areas. What a great voice and talented musician he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Morton family he'll be missed.

My life long friend we go back to 1957, always been there for me , cant believe your gone I am going to miss you Bro .Rox

A good man who saw the best in people. Saw those in need and worked to make their lives better. We 'debated' online and he opened my eyes. We both listened and learned. I will miss him... our conversations. I wish Prayers and Peace for all his family and friends.

My heart is broken. John was a wonderful friend and so incredibly talented. Prayers for his friends and family at this difficult time.

My FB friend, your posts will definitely be missed by the FB community. RIH

To the Morton Family, Heaven must have needed another baritone, and they took one of the best. I am sincerely sorry for your devastating loss. Please know the music community can never replace him. I am honored to have known him and glad God gave him the gift of knowing his grand-daughter, and the love that fills your heart when the next generation is born. Respectfully, Marty Davies

Awe and shock!. I have an Awesome God. Awed because I just don't understand His power to inspire reverence or fear. But, still knowing in My heart, He never make mistakes. Shocked, because My little Brothers Soul was required so soon, following a knee injury. Sad for losing one of My favorite 'Songbirds' and 'Communicators in-Chief', But Joyful, knowing that somewhere God has blessed a newborn with the Spirit that accompanied Brother Morton through this existence. Family, I extend My most Heartfelt condolence and will forever share Your loss. Be strong in Love.

The Morton family. Sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

John you were always Darlene's little brother to me / enjoy that Heavenly Choir! Prayers for the family!