Mark “Roy” Morton, 71, of Savannah, TN, passed away on September 4, 2023, in Memphis Tn. He was born on October 8, 1951, in Rome, GA to the late William H. Morton, Sr. and Virginia Morton. Roy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Wynette Morton of Savannah TN, his son Mark Roy Morton, Jr. (Dee) of Dickson TN, and his sister Julie Wynn of Jonesboro GA. He was preceded in death by his brother, William (Bill) Morton, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Roy was an avid golfer and hunter. He enjoyed spending time on the golf course and in the great outdoors, pursuing his hobbies. He was known for his skills and passion in these activities. Roy’s love for golf and hunting brought him joy and relaxation throughout his life. In addition to his hobbies, Roy had a deep love for reading, constantly expanding his knowledge and exploring new worlds through books.

Roy proudly served in the US Navy for 22 years, MSCS (SW). His dedication and commitment to his military service were commendable. Roy’s time in the Navy shaped his character and instilled in him a strong sense of duty and loyalty.

After his military service, Roy had a successful career with the State of Tennessee, Department of Corrections, as a Culinary Arts instructor where he made valuable contributions over the years. His hard work and dedication left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the community he served.

A memorial service to honor Roy’s life will be held at McDonald Funeral Home in Centerville, TN.  Services will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Roy’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Doug Marques and Teresa (Chris) Moore for their support and kindness during these past few weeks.

In memory of Roy, his family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice. Roy will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched with his caring and devoted nature. His memory will forever live on in our hearts.