Philip Ezzell Morton

Philip Ezzell Morton obituary, La Marque, TX

Philip Ezzell Morton

Philip Morton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowder Funeral Home - Pearland on Mar. 4, 2024.

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Philip Ezzell Morton, 90, passed away on March 02, 2024, in Montgomery, TX. Philip was born on June 01, 1933, in Elizabeth City, NC, to Jerry and Amber Morton. He was a longtime resident of Alvin, TX, and recently lived in Montgomery, TX for the past two years. Mr. Morton served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 26 years of service. After retirement he went into construction with his father and brother in Houston, TX. He became a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and enjoyed participating in the Trail Rides every year prior to the Rodeo. Mr. Morton is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Amber Morton; wife of 61 years Kay Elizabeth Morton and son Philip Morton Jr.; sisters Linda Trogden and Betty Fain; brothers Ralph Morton and Weaver Morton. Philip is survived by his sons Tim Morton and his wife Gloria; David Morton and his wife Tamara and sister Mary Sue Bren; grandchildren Ryan Morton, Nick Morton, Adella Morton, Timothy Morton II, Xander Morton and William Crook; and step grandchildren Jaden and Logan.
There will be a visitation from 10am to 12pm on Thursday March 07, 2024, at
Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 E Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77581, with a graveside
service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N. Main St Pearland, TX
77581.

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