Joel Matthew Morton Jr's Obituary
Joel Matthew Morton Jr, 68, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 31st, 2024.
The visitation will be held at South Albemarle Baptist Church on Tuesday September 3rd
at 1:00 pm.
The funeral service will be held at South Albemarle Baptist Church on Tuesday
September 3rd at 2:00 pm with Reverend Danny Laws officiating. Interment to follow at
Dunn's Grove Baptist Church.
Joel is preceded in death by his father Joel Matthew Morton Sr., his mother Lillian
Modene Morton, and his brother Jeffrey Eudy Morton.
Joel is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Jo Ann Morton.
He is lovingly remembered by his children Jennifer (Antonio) Smith and Melissa
(Casey) Whitley and his six grandchildren Brittany Ridenhour, Caitlyn Morton, Faith
Whitley, River Whitley, Jazmine Smith, and Layla Whitley. Joel is also remembered
by his sister Tanya (Danny) Hatley and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Joel was born on April 5th, 1956, in Albemarle, NC. He graduated from North Stanly
High School in 1975. He worked the majority of his working years at Charlotte
Mecklenburg Schools as an HVAC technician.
Joel loved spending time with his family, working in his old truck, hunting, gardening,
and most of all taking his wife fishing at the Topsail Island Pier.
Flowers may be sent to: Stanly Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1835 Badin Road,
Albemarle NC, 28001
Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.stanlyfuneralhome.com
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