Richard Rutledge Morton's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Aiken, South Carolina

Richard Rutledge Morton

July 14, 1947 - June 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

Richard Rutledge Morton's obituary , Passed away on June 18, 2025 in Aiken, South Carolina

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Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home

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Richard Rutledge Morton

July 14, 1947 - June 18, 2025 (77 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

Richard Rutledge Morton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Rutledge Morton in Aiken, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 77, on June 18, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leland Rutledge Morton and Helen Foust Morton; his former wife Patricia Purser Morton; and his sister Pamela Morton. He is survived by: his wife Mary Patricia "Patti" Purser; his children, Christian Morton (Kyle Seconi) and Reed Morton (Emily Morton) of Brentwood, TN; his grandchild Blair Sims; and his sister Sally Morton Ferriter (Mark Ferriter).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to IGA Nephropathy (igan.org) or to a favorite charity.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home



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June 26

Visitation

Rivers Funeral Home
715 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803

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June 26

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715 E Pine Log Rd, Aiken, SC 29803

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June 26

Burial

Bush River Memorial Gardens
5400 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

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