James “Jimmy” Herbert Morton, 62, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 21, 1958 in Daviess County to Herbert Morton Jr. and Edna Jane Morton. He was a boilermaker by trade and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and his two German Shepherd dogs. Jimmy was a great person who loved his family dearly and would do anything for anyone who asked. He was an avid UK basketball fan. Jimmy will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Morton; and a brother, David Allen Morton.
He is survived by a son, Christopher Morton; daughter, Natasha Watkins; mother, Edna Jane Morton; six grandkids; three great-grandkids; sister, Elizabeth Vickie Lynn Devine (Rusty); uncles, Scottie and Bill; aunt, Faye, whom he loved very much; niece, Amanda (TJ) Ashley; and a good friend, Jerri Lynn.
Services will be held at a later date. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.