Jason Wayne Morton, 33, went to be with his Lord and Savior in heaven on February 12, 2013. He was born on May 23, 1979 in Erie.
Jason is the son of Stoney Morton of Erie and Gayle Morton of Pleasantville, PA. He graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1999 and attended Mercyhurst and Edinboro Universities. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his nephew, and friends, and he enjoyed photography, hunting, and was an active member of his church with a passion for God. Jason was blessed to have many wonderful friends and a loving, caring family by his side. He was extremely proud of his brother and cousins serving in the U.S. Army.
Jason is survived by his parents; his brother Chad Morton, stationed with the U.S. Army in Pooler, GA, Chad’s wife Kelly, and nephew Brayden; his grandparents, Helen Wooten of Rome, GA, and Arwon and Beverly Chamberlin of Pleasantville, PA; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jason was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Wooten, Uncle Layne Morton, several great grandparents and cousin Penny Brighton.
Friends may call the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at New Vision Church, 1761 W. 26th St, Erie, PA on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Chuck Riel of Pleasantville Free Methodist Church, officiating.
Memorials may be made in Jason’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Sorry to hear about your son, Stoney.
Morton Family
I was SO sorry to hear of Jason’s passing. I enjoyed being Jason’s aide in the Waterford schools. Was happy when I saw on Facebook that he was doing well and had many friends. He was always special and will forever be in my heart.
I will keep his family in my prayers.
To Jason’s family:
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristen
Gayle, Stoney and family:
We are very saddened that Jason has passed from this world, and you are now part of a club we never wished for you to join. . . You cared for Jason so skillfully, and he thrived in your care growing into a man loved and admired, and now you find that he was courageous enough to go before you – we can only hope that the pain you feel will be tempered by your pride in him and memories until you can find a way to live in your loss. It will happen, though it doesn’t seem possible.
Wishing you Godspeed in this journey- Steve, Cheryl, Melissa and Steve II in spirit
So sorry to hear this sad news. We are there in spirit as we are in Florida. Praying for you in your time of mourning. Larry and Carole
Our dearest Morton family,
First of all thank you so much for allowing us to spend time with Jason, he was such a part of our lives that we are so thankful to have been able to have spent some amazing times with him! Chad and I can hands down say our “Ranger Cruise” in 2007 was one of the best times of our lives and many of our greatest memories on that cruise were of Jason! I will never forget Chad carrying Jason across the beach on his back and the smiles full of pure happiness across their faces! My favorite hands down was when they had pulled the gang plank up and all 12 of us were running towards the ship, Jason in his wheelchair had all of our bags and guys taking turns pushing him many times with one wheel in the air!
Most of all we will remember the love that he had for each of you, his family! Chad, his hero, Brayden, his buddy, Kelly, the sister he never had and Stoney and Gayle, his amazing parents that raised an amazing young man! We love you all!
Morton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I wish you comfort, and strength among you in the weeks and months ahead. God Bless you and be with you.
Morton Family
We are thinking about you at this difficult time.
May your memories comfort you.
May God comfort you.
Dear Morton Family,
You are in or thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the Lord and comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of Jason. God Bless you and be with you.