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Benton Morton Obituary
Mr. Morton was born February 15, 1930, in Birmingham, the son of the late Ned Morton and Emily Reutenaur Morton. He was a resident of Fosters for 70 years and a resident of Fayette for the past 11 years. Mr. Morton was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and a former member and Deacon for many years at Grants Creek Baptist Church. He formerly worked for B.F. Goodrich for 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Morton in 1997; his daughter, Emily Morton Travis in 1993; two brothers; and one sister,
Survivors include two daughters, Carrie Uthmeier (Billy) of Panama City, Fla. and Jane Bell (Albert) of Fayette; and four grandchildren, James Uthmeier, Julia Uthmeier, Ben Bell, and Logan Bell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christian Motorcyclists Association and Hospice of Fayette Medical Center. The addresses for the memorials and a guestbook are available at www.norwoodchapel.net.
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Jerry & Debbie Trimm
September 9, 2011
To the Family of Mr. Ben. Jerry and I can't start to express how much we miss Mr. Ben. Everytime we walk into Bethel Church we tell ourselves that Mr. Ben is with Jesus and He has no more pain and He is Happy. We will be Praying for all of you. May God Bless You Always!
Claire Mikkelsen
August 9, 2011
Dear Jane and Carrie and Families,
Clark and I are so sorry to hear about Ben's death. He was my mother's first cousin and was always a joy to be with, happy and loving. One of my earliest memories is of his holding me in his strong arms and gently touching my head to Aunt Ruth's ceiling. We will miss him so much and you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula Clifton
August 8, 2011
Mrs. Bell and family,
David, Madison, and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 8, 2011
Jane, Carrie and Family,
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear about Ben. We'll miss that smile that always lit up his face when we saw him. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months ahead.
Jerry and Sandra Lawrence
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Linda,Connie,John Baird
August 5, 2011
Carrie, Jane, and family,
We feel for you in this time of loss. Bro. Ben was such a blessing to our family. He was one of the Godliest men I have ever known.
Sandra Poole
August 5, 2011
Jane, Carrie and Family,
Some of my favorite memories involve you and your family. I am so sad at Uncle Ben's passing. I still miss Aunt Betty and seeing both of you. David and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Williaam Quarles
August 4, 2011
Carrie and Jane and all the Family,
William and I were so saddened to hear about Ben. I am so sorry that he was so ill.We loved both Betty and him very much. May God comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
Love, William and Charlotte
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