Funeral services for Marvin Morton planned

Funeral services for Marvin Morton, 77, of Spiro are 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Pastor Kevin Davis officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.

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Marvin was born April 16, 1948, to Minnie Belle (Tune) Morton and John Jackson Morton and passed away Oct. 27, 2025 in Spiro.

He was married to Betty (Ritchie) Morton on June 24, 1971, in Stilwell.

Marvin was a man who wore many hats throughout his life. He proudly served his community as a Reserve Police Officer for the Spiro Police Department and as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Spiro Fire Department. He worked as a bus mechanic for Spiro Schools for 28 years. Marvin loved hunting and fishing and always looked forward to his guys’ fishing trips to Sardis Lake. He enjoyed spending time at the casino, playing poker and card games—often taking his friends’ money with a smile. A skilled trader, Marvin took pride in his impressive firearms collection and was known for always getting the better end of a deal.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Marvin also loved riding his motorcycle and sharing stories of his adventures. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply loved his family and never missed an opportunity to tell others how proud he was of them. He absolutely loved having his family around and spending time with them—even if he kept turning up the volume on the TV louder than everyone else.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Morton; children Wesley Morton and wife Sheila, William Morton and wife Dyana, and Ladonna Hughart and husband Bransen; grandchildren Charity Morton and husband Jesse, Brooklyn Varnell and husband Trey, Blaine Morton and wife Hannah, Hunter Morton, and Mason Hughart; great-grandchildren Cameron Schaffer, Collier Varnell and Zella Morton; siblings Peggy Self, Jackie Morton, Kenny Morton, Roger Morton, George Morton, and Charlotte Williams; nieces, Sue Ritchie and Barbara Ritchie; as well as a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parentsi Minnie Belle and John Jackson Morton; brothers Steve Morton, Joe Morton, and Mike Morton; cousin, Gerry Vick; and honorary son, Jimmy Morgan.

Pallbearers are Steve McCleary, Turb Buckner, Randall Morton, Joe Thompson, Jacob Morton, and Justin Madewell. Honorary pallbearers are Trey Varnell, Jesse Morton, Hunter Morton, Mason Hughart, and Blaine Morton.

Viewing and visitation is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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