Mr. Morton was born in Pickens County, a son of the late Amon and Pauline Spearman Morton. He was retired as a contractor and painter.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Nalley (Bill) of Easley and Tina Langston (Danny) of Liberty and a son Steve Morton (Sandra) of Greenville. Also surviving are four grandchildren Ashley E. Nalley, William Bryan Nalley, Caylyn V. Langston, and Ashton M. Langston and a sister Ershal Williams of Pickens.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Morton was predeceased by a sister Gladys Holden and a brother Ray Morton.
Funeral services will be private.
A message of condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com
The family is at the home of Bill and Sharon Nalley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org/
Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC