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Wyatt Morton Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, in the worship center of Cape Carteret Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Wyatt is survived by his parents, Kenny and Darla Morton of the home; brother, Dylan Wayne Stone of Wilmington; paternal grandmother, Janice Morton of Hubert; maternal grandparents, Chuck and Grey Carter of Reidsville; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Billy Morton and Leon Gwynn; and uncle, Darren Gwynn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilmington Treatment Center, Alumni Association c/o Mandi Anderson, 2520 Troy Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be made at Jonesfh.org.
Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home of Swansboro.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Morgan Gallipeau
February 13, 2017
Wyatt was the most wonderful person I've ever met, no matter what he was going through he always did the best that he could to make everyone around him smile. He made my time in Wilmington bearable and he helped me through a lot of difficult times. He made a forever lasting impact upon my life that I will never forget.
Wyatt with his Planet Fitness crew
Stacie White
July 22, 2016
Hello, I did not know Wyatt personally but he did have many friends at one of our Planet Fitness gyms so I wanted to share to you what a team member said of him:
"I just want to take a moment and say a few things. I know all of you know about the passing of our friend Wyatt. I have been staring at this email thinking of what to say and how to word things. There are many things I can say about him... I can talk about the hard working man he was. Wyatt was such a hard worker, always ready and willing to pick up shifts left and right. If there was anything that needed to be done, he was first to step up to the plate. Tours, sign ups, info calls, cleaning, you name it, he was always ready to take the challenge with a smile. Or I can talk about the joker he was. Wyatt loved to laugh no matter what was going on at work if anyone of us was having a bad day he would find some way to make us smile. I can think of many shifts I shared with him that we just joked around and laughed as we cleaned. I can go on and on about how he was a hard worker and someone who loved to laugh.. or i can tell you more about our friend. In the few months we got to know Wyatt he became more than just a team member. He became a true friend. One that was always willing to talk, if we needed anything, he was there for us. He was always ready to make us smile and laugh. Wyatt had a great big heart and was a caring person who wanted to do nothing but make his friends smile and have a good time. He was working very hard to get back in shape. I remember how he would tell us all about his new diet and what workout he was doing. He would always have his organizer next too him with his calendar jotting things down to stay motivated. Wyatt was a great friend but he was more then just a friend to us. He was FAMILY. It will never be the same without him here and we are all grateful for the memories we got to create with him All the smiles and laughs we shared. We all miss him each and everyday. We can all hope that we can all be as great as a man he was so one day we can join him and see him again. Wyatt, we love you and we miss you and we will see you down the road my friend. God bless!"
I am also attaching a picture so that you may see the great friends he made along the way. Our heart goes out to your family.
July 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wyatt was special to me.
Meredith Burkhart
Carolyn Hinson
July 20, 2016
Wyatt was a good friend to my son and he is shocked and deeply saddened. Some of the most positive comments and normal conversations we've had this year usually involved a Wyatt story. My family's hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Kathy Sullivan - Campbell
July 20, 2016
Darla , Kenny & Dylan , My condolences for such a great loss to your family . I pray you receive comfort and strength from our Lord in such a sad time . Peace be with Wyatt and also with you . God Bless .
April Byrd
July 20, 2016
This candle represents the childhood friendship between Zachery Horton and Wyatt Morton. You will forever remain his friend and brother, never far from thought and will live in his heart.
Susan K. Wadley
July 20, 2016
I am heartbroken at Wyatt's passing. I knew him when in Wilmington and he was one precious, positive, loving young man. When his parents visited at the same time my husband visited, I had to run to you to introduce myself and to tell you how much everyone--especially me--loved him.
I grieve for you and I am so glad that Wyatt obviously knew The Lord.
He has joined my parents & many other wonderful relatives now in Heaven and singing His praises.
We hope to see you in person at the visitation Thursday, but we just got the info, and it will be hard to get down there.
With deepest condolences,
Susan W.
Patrick Lynch
July 20, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. Wyatt and I played a little soccer a few years ago in High School. My prayers are with the family
Frederick and Joyce Humphrey
July 20, 2016
we are so sorry for your lostour hearts go our for you and family .our prayers will go up for you all.love in Christ Frederick and joyce humphrey
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