James Warren

Morton

James Warren Morton son of the late Ada Belle Pogue Morton and Preller A. Morton was born at Redford, Missouri, on August 2, 1928. He departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, on October 3, 2007, having attained the age of 79 years, two months and one day.

On April 7, 1951 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, James was united in marriage to Regena McNail. James was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War and he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. James enjoyed working on cars, fishing, camping, playing with his dogs and taking care of his farm. James loved telling his favorite jokes and most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Arvel Morton.

James is survived by his wife Regena of Ellington, two sons, Ronnie Morton and wife Sandy of Ellington, Donnie Morton and wife Doris of Redford, one daughter, Sherry Buckner and husband Ronnie of Redford, one sister, Jessie Dement of Centerville, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: 5 to 8 P.M. Thurs.
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday October 5, 2007 at 2:00 P.M.
Minister: Pat Pyles Burial: Price Cemetery
Pallbearers: Aaron Martin, Adam Morton, Alan Morton,
Dusty Morton, Andy Buckner, Darren McNail and Russell Barnes.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri