John Vernon Morton, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era and a retiree of AT&T/Bellsouth. He was a 1966 graduate of duPont Manual High School, a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years, and a member of Highview Baptist Church and Bullitt Amateur Radio Society.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Morton; and parents, Sidney and Hazel Morton. He is survived by his son, David Morton(Deborah); daughter, Melissa Welch(Keith); grandchildren, Emma Morton and Alex Morton; and his brother, Dennis Morton(Ann).
Funeral service will be 11am Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Evergreen Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 2pm-8pm Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory can be made to WHAS Crusade for Children.
