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Ronald "Jug" Morton

Benton, KY Dec. 13, 1939 | Feb. 17, 2015
Benton, KY | Dec. 13, 1939 | Feb. 17, 2015

Mr. Ronald "Jug" Morton, age 75 of Benton, KY passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Olive Baptist Church. Mr. Morton was retired from General Tire where he worked for 33 years and was a member of the Local 665 United Rubber Workers.

Mr. Morton was involved in any sport his children or grandchildren participated in. If he wasn't coaching, he was cheering them on from the stands. He loved playing pinochle with his family on weekends. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Born Wednesday, December 13, 1939 in Olive, KY, he was the son of the late Nicholas Willard Morton and the late Lola Hazel (Lamb) Morton.

Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Barbara (York) Morton of Benton, KY; sons, Russell Lynn Morton of Benton, KY, Randall Allen Morton, wife Lisa of Benton, KY and Ryan Lee Morton, wife Deb of Benton, KY, daughter, Roxanne Lee of Benton, KY, brother, Roger Morton of Benton, KY, sister, Latricia Cox of Symsonia, KY; grandchildren, Julianne Lee, Abby Ford, Adam, Eli, Dalton, Madyson, Aubrey, and Lucas Morton; and great grandchildren, Macy and Max Ford.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Nicholas Willard "Nickie" Morton. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home, Benton, KY. Rev. Curtis Harrell and Rev. Todd Dotson officiating.

Interment will follow in Horn Cemetery, Benton, KY. Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Horn Cemetery Fund c/o Judy Lovett, 1701 Old Olive Rd. Benton, KY 42025.


Collier Funeral Home
211 West 5th Street
Benton, KY 42025
Email : info@collierfuneralhome.com Phone : (270) 527-3141