Michael James Morton Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 20, 2026, at the age of 64, Michael James Morton of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Shirlen Ed Morton and Barbara Dalton Morton; and his brother Jeffrey "Butterball" Dean Morton. He is survived by: his significant other Melissa Morton; his daughters, Catherine Odom (Anthony) and Sarah Gaskins (Joseph); his grandchildren, Francis Jude Odom, Charlotte Ray Gaskins and James Fisher Gaskins; and his brother Stevie Morton (Meredith).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Mike's honor to the SECU Family House in Chapel Hill, NC. Donations may be sent to 123 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, or made online at http://www.secufh.org..
