Mr. Morton returned to the south in 1978, where he launched Mor-Mac Services, specializing in watch and jewelry repair and customized engraving work. An avid sportsman, he was a member of the Cooper Creek Tennis Club and the Bull Creek Golf Club in Columbus. He was the Georgia state horseshoe pitching champion for eight years and competed in numerous world championship horseshoe tournaments. While residing in Topeka, he was instrumental in getting horseshoe pitching courts built in Gage Park. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Mr. Morton is also survived by two brothers, Carlton Morton of Anaheim, Calif., and Bobby Morton of Camden, S.C., as well as 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Cremation is planned, with interment at a later date.
James E. Beck Jr. and Hazel Mixon officiated, with burial in the church cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Mr. Stephens was born in Lee County, a son of the late Levy and Carrie Kissiah Stephens. He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. J. L. Dutton will officiate, with burial in Westview Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.