The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Prelude...….. Pulpit Conductor...…..……………………..........................Rev. Willie Wright Processional...………...........New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Opening Prayer...……………………………..........................Rev. Willie Wright Scripture Reading: Old Testament....…………………….................... Rev. Harry Shannon New Testament…………………….................Overseer Kelvin Jones Solo …………………..…………………….................................Lady Alesha Jackson Obituary Reading (in silence please) ...….…………………….................. Reflections (2 minutes please) …………...................................................... Solo...…………………………………………...........................Rev. Maurice Shannon Eulogy……………….………………………..........Bishop W Channing Jackson Greater Kingdom Citadel Recessional...………..………………………........................................................................
Charles H. Morton (Staff Sergeant, Retired) a father, a brother and a grandfather was born in Selma, Alabama to Mrs. Edith M. Ferguson and Mr. Preston Jackson, Jr. on September 28, 1945. Charles Henry departed this life in March 11, 2019. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined Morning Star Baptist Church. After graduating from R. B. Hudson (1963) he joined the military. After returning from Vietnam to Selma on a short leave, he joined the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Billy retired from the military after twenty-seven years of dedicated service to his country. During his career in the Army, he received many honors and awards including but not limited to the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. He then entered into housing as Director with the Cuyahoga Housing Authority in Ohio and later the Champaign Housing Authority in Illinois until retirement in 2015. He was preceded in death by a sister Wanda O. Patterson and father Preston Jackson, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory a mother, Edith M. Ferguson (Selma, Alabama); lifelong partner, love and mother of his children, Mary Ann Morton (Atlanta, GA) ; one son Charles Andre’ Morton (Amarillo, Texas); one daughter LaShawna Patrice Morton (Atlanta, GA); one God son Herbert Lee Shannon, Jr. (Pelham, AL); four grandchildren Charles A. (Huntsville, AL), DeAndre’ (Huntsville, AL), Caleiyah (Huntsville, AL) and Olivia Morton (Atlanta, GA); special aunt Mrs. Laura Howard (Chicago, IL) Catherine Wiley (Cincinnati, OH). . Among his siblings are Walter Ferguson (Daralyn) of Canton, OH; Irma J. Jackson (West Palm Beach, Florida), Bayne Russell Jackson (Houston, TX); Curtis J. Jackson (Florida), Leonard Jackson (Illinois), Clara Sheppard (Selma, AL), Loretta Womack (Cincinnati, OH), Norman Jackson (Cincinnati, OH) and a host of relatives and friends
OUR BROTHER A brother is a gift from God a friend to the heart. Once a brother, always a brother, no matter the distance, no matter the difference or the issue. He is my most beloved friend and my equal. I sought with my soul, but I could not see I sought for my God and he included me. I sought my brother my friend and found Billy our brother till the end. Rest and Peace my brother. DAD Dad, The time we had, Wasn’t nearly enough To pack in an entire lifetime of love. There are so many questions That we need answers to, But now that you’re gone There’s no way to ask you. Dad, we love you and we always will. You filled a space that no one else could fulfill. You left us peaceful memories. Your love is still our guide, And though we can not see you We know you are always at our side. Dad, our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Love Always, Andre’ and Shawna
Pallbearers Family Members and Friends Acknowledgements The family of Charles Henry Morton wishes to express their gratitude for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown during the passing of our loved one. Internment Pineview Memory Gardens 5171 AL-22 Valley Grande, AL 36703 Repast Greater Kingdom Citadel Fellowship Hall 2902 N. Broad St Selma, Al 36701 Arrangements Entrusted to: Walker Mortuary 1703 Broad Street Selma, Alabama 36701