Wilburn "Carl" Morton, 81, of Lawson, died Monday, March 26, 2018 at his residence.

Carl was born on September 9, 1936 at Heavener, Oklahoma the son of Riley Eugene and Sarah Jane (Brown) Morton   He married Beverly Lea Roberts of Kansas City, Missouri on July 4, 1958; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Susan Morton of Shawnee, KS; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Brenda and Kenneth Wiley of Hardin, Jennifer and Craig Hill of Rayville, Melissa and John Teegarden of Richmond and Melanie Morton of Lawson: 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  He is survived by his two brothers and sister-in-laws, Tommy and Barbara Morton of Blue Springs, Jimmy and Carol of Mindenmines; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Violet and John Mistretta of Gladstone and Christine and Terry Lessley of Heavener, OK.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his son Steven "Andy" Morton, his brother Joe Morton and his sister Beverly Morton.

Carl was a United States Navy Veteran. After working for the railroad and General Mills, he worked as a millwright for the Ford Motor company. He was a member of the U. A. W. local Union #249.  After retiring, he was able to pursue his passion for wood-working.  He made cabinets, furniture and countless other items for his many friends and relatives.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to services at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.   Inurnment will be in the Morton Family Cemetery at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com