Charles "Chuck" Morton

Charles “Chuck” Morton went to heaven on June 7, 2020 at the age of 81 at his home in Covington, LA after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his wife of 58 years, Ann Gray Bartee Morton, his son Charles Gray Morton, his daughter Kathryn Page Poer, and his best friend Mike Binnings, a Chaplain of St. Tammany Parish Hospital who has been by his side during this journey. He was born in New Orleans on October 27, 1938, graduated from Fortier High School, attended Hampton Sidney College where he joined the Kappa Alpha Order, and attended Tulane University. He was commissioned as a Reserve Second Lieutenant in the Army of the United States of America and served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents John Flood Morton and Louise “TD” Morton. He is survived by his wife, Ann Gray Bartee Morton; his children, Kathryn Page Poer and Charles Gray Morton (Kathleen); his grandchildren, Preston Morton, Thomas Morton, William Morton, Clay Poer, and Scott Poer. He is also survived by his dear brother John Flood Morton Jr. (Roney), and three nieces and nephews, and their children. Chuck found his calling when founded Sports & Entertainment Insurance Services with his son Gray Morton and Van Smither. Through his contacts with the Buccaneers where he handled the team’s insurance, Chuck created a base of clients in the entertainment business, from ZZ Top to 40 other music promoters and artists throughout the United States. When bungee jumping became popular, he created an insurance program to cover these during ventures around the world. Chuck was a community activist; he was a Deacon at St. Charles Presbyterian Church on the Insurance Committee. He served the United Way as Chairman of the Small Business Group and was awarded the Outstanding Young Campaign Worker of the Year and received the Rabbi Emil Leipziger Award. Chuck was Co-Chairman of Special Events for the Greater New Orleans Area Unit of the American Cancer Society. He also survived on the Board of Development for Mercy Hospital. After moving to Covington in 2005, he and his wife joined the Covington Presbyterian Church where Chuck became involved with a group of men who worked together on Saturdays, known as “The Property Brothers”- a tight knit group of workers and jokers. Chuck was awarded the Wallace Carr Award for outstanding Service of Covington Presbyterian Church on September 13, 2015. He served as Deacon and an Elder on the Property Committee. The most important things in his life were his many friends, neighbors, family, and enjoying social gatherings with everyone. He loved the beach, The Tally Ho Club, and weekends at each with family and friends. He has requested that his ashes be scattered in Lake Borne where he spent so many happy days fishing. His family wishes to thank Hospice of St. Tammany, especially Alden, and his wonderful sitters who cared for him so tenderly, Lovie, Destiny, Trellis, and Rebecka. He is now in the tender care of God. A Visitation and Memorial Service will occur at a later date to be announced, at Covington Presbyterian Church. Remembrances may be sent to Hospice of St. Tammany or Covington Presbyterian Church. The Morton family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Charles "Chuck" Morton

October 27, 1938 - June 7, 2020