Henry Armand Morton

Henry Armand Morton, 88, of Lumberton, Texas, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Christus Emergency Care Center in Lindale, Texas. He was born on January 1, 1936, in Houston, Texas, to Henry Rudolph Morton and Rose Guajardo Morton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Judy Morton; son, Randy Morton of Beaumont, Texas; daughters Alisa Raumaker and husband, Ronnie, of Lumberton, Texas and Brandi Wasser of Lumberton, Texas; sister, Rose Marie Bolton of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Katelynn Raumaker, Reece Raumaker and Abigail Wasser, and many other nieces and nephews and family too numerous to name. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Rudolph Morton and Rose Guajardo Morton.

He attended St. Anthony's High School in Beaumont, Texas, graduating in 1954. He then attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1958. He proudly served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He worked as a ship's agent for Amerada Hess Corporation in Houston, Texas, before returning to Beaumont where he worked for NL Shaffer from 1975 to 1985 and then served as Office Administrator for Orgain, Bell & Tucker from 1985 to 2005, at which time he retired.

We now celebrate the life of the "Gentle Giant" of a man. Henry, also fondly known as "Brother and Gramps," was an adventurer, motorcycle and Corvette enthusiast, scuba diver, gardener, animal lover, swimmer, along with many other hobbies. His life was devoted to his many boats and yachts that he meticulously took care of and loved taking friends and associates out for rides/excursions to restaurants, especially Esther's under the Rainbow Bridge.

He was a man of few words with a dry wit and sarcastic sense of humor, but you knew what he was thinking just by the look on his face. He was always ready for the next adventure. He loved traveling, but was most proud of traveling to Newfoundland, Canada, on the motorcycle and 49 other states.

He lived every day to its fullest and he loved his family unconditionally.

We will miss him immensely. Rest in peace, until we see you again.

"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you." John 16:22

Cremation arrangements are entrusted with Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Beaumont. Memorial Graveside services will be held at 1:15pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Houston VA Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.