Joril James Morton of Batesville, Arkansas (formerly of Howe, Oklahoma) was born June 16, 1941 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Jess and Lear (Davis) Morton and passed away on January 20, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 80.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Oletta “Mae” Morton of the home
One son:
Frank Morton and wife Catina of Batesville, Arkansas
One sister:
Betty Ryburn of Howe, Oklahoma
Four grandchildren:
Mary Morton, Nick Morton, Jesse Morton, and Jenna Morton
Nine great-grandchildren
Numerous other relatives and host of friends
He was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Lear Morton; two sisters, Ruby Benson and Retha Moore; and four children who died at birth.
Joril was a Millright in construction and of the Assembly of God faith. He was an avid fisherman and coon hunter. Joril served on the committee and was President of the LeFlore County Coon Hunter’s Association. He will be deeply missed by many whom loved and knew him. Joril was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Lovings Cemetery in the Lovings Community with Reverend Ray Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Lovings Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Mr. Morton will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.
To sign Joril’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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