Ronald Jerry

Morton

Ronald Jerry Morton was born May 17, 1947, in Chickasha to James R. "Bob" Morton and Edna D. (DaVoult) Morton.  He passed December 25, 2020 at Norman Regional Hospital at the age of 73.

Ronnie married Virginia "Jenny" Steele on February 4, 1967 at Blanchard. To this union two children were born, Faith and Heath. After serving in the Air Force for 4 years, Ronnie and Jenny made their home in Blanchard for the past 50 years.

Ronnie worked in the family business, Morton Plumbing and Electric, for a number of years after he completed his military service. In 1977, he started working for the US Postal Service as a rural mail carrier. He served 30 years as a carrier on Route One, Two, and Three.

Ronnie was a Baptist by faith. He served The First FWB church of Blanchard as deacon for 35 years.

After retirement, Ronnie enjoyed woodworking and building furniture for friends and family, and traveling throughout the United States and other countries with family. The last four years, Ronnie and Jenny spent their spare time at the family farm working together making improvements and enjoying the solitude of nature.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia; his daughter Faith and her husband Rob Casey; grandsons, Terrence Casey, Justin Casey, and Connor Casey; great grandchildren, Keely, Kenton, Kinsley, and Karley Casey. There are many special loved ones whom he thought of greatly. He leaves a legacy of a man that lived by his word and was loved and appreciated by those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Edna Morton; his son, Heath Morton; and a brother, Tom Morton.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  The family requests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Blanchard Building Fund, P.O. Box 370, Blanchard, OK 73010.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh@pldi.net.