Bob

Morton

James Robert "Bob" Roosevelt Morton was born January 1, 1920 to James E. Allen Morton and Eva Mae (Mixon) Morton in Lexington, Oklahoma.  He died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in Chickasha, at the age of 100.

Bob married Edna D. DaVoult on October 24, 1944 in Galveston, Texas.  Bob and Edna moved to Blanchard in the late 1940's.  After moving to Norman for a few years, they returned to Blanchard where they made their permanent home.

Bob worked at a number of jobs but was best known for being the owner of Morton Plumbing and Electric, which he operated in this area for over thirty years.  He served as mayor and councilman for Blanchard during the 1970's.

Bob and Edna loved to travel and enjoyed their travels with family to see the national parks and historical sights in the United States.  When Bob retired from his business, Edna taught him how to quilt.  He became an avid quilter.  In May 1994 he was awarded the Golden Thimble award given by the Sunday Oklahoman newspaper.  He was still quilting well into his 90's when his vision failed.

Bob is survived by his two sons, Ron Morton and his wife, Virginia, of Blanchard and Paul Morton and his wife, Venita, of Blanchard; grandchildren, Paula Autry and her husband, Jackie, Chance Morton, Wager Morton, Faith Casey and her husband, Rob, Kimberly Pennington, Travis Tetreault and his wife, Patsy, Dana Rohrer and her husband, Brice; sixteen great grandchildren; sixteen great-great grandchildren; and many other loved ones and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; one son, Tom Morton; one grandson, Heath Morton; his parents, J.E. and Eva Morton; and siblings, Bill, Stanley, John Wes, Allie, Howard, Jessie, Cecil, and Paul.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.