Thomas James Morton
July 27, 1958 ~ June 20, 2005
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Candler – Thomas James “Buddy” Morton, 46, of Candler, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 20, 2005.
Born July 27, 1958, in Wilmington and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was the son of Betty Campbell Morton of Asheville and of the late Durwood Jackson Morton who died in 1987. He was a member of Oakley Freewill Baptist Church and was an employee of Cardinal Health. He was a devoted husband, son, father and grandfather.
Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife of 20 years, Patricia Shepherd Morton; daughter, Jennifer Surrett and her husband Junior of Marshall; son, Jeffrey Williams and his wife Tonya of Enka; three sisters, Debbie Ward and Sarah Purcell of Asheville and Patty White of Arden; five grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday in Lewis Memorial Park conducted by the Revs. Richard Ball and Charles English.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
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I am a friend of Patty White’s. I just wanted to give my condolences and to let you know that everyone will be in my prayers.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Buddy. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom worked for me at the Hubbell plant in Arden, when it first opened-up. He was a kind and gentle man who always cared about those around him. He had an innate, low-key sense of humor that always surprised me. He will be sorely missed. May God bless him and the family…
I worked with Tom for a number of years at Hubbell. He was great person with a very loveable personality. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Betty,
We are so sorry to hear the great loss of Buddy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.
We needn’t let go of the people we love when the time comes for them to depart If we know the sweet secret of giving each one a new lifetime to live in the heart.
These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you.
Love
Sam & Carolyn Sexton Campbell
Sorry for your loss,Tom and I go back a long ways.We Worked together at American Threshold.He’ll be missed by all.God Bless Him and the family.
Dear Pat, Debbie, and family,
We send our love and condolences to you all. We remember well the ‘good old days’ at ATI…..and Tom and his smile and his sense of humor and his being such an important part of our growing business family. We miss all of you and we know that you will miss Tom. We send our love and hugs. Bob and Audie Bayer
Our thoughts and prays are with the entire family.
Sorry for your loss, We will all miss him so very much. Love Always, Tommy, Lisa, Alyson, And little Trey Thomas Humphries
Buddy will be missed by anyone he came in contact with. He was a wonderful brother and would do anything for anyone.
When I was ten years old my mom married Tom. He raised and loved me like I was his own. In my heart he was and always will be my dad. Thanks to everyone who called or sent cards, flowers, food. Please keep us in your prayers. May God bless you all.
Jennifer Surrett
Tom’s Daughter
Jennifer and family…. i am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
St. John 14:1-3