J. Gary Morton

August 5, 1957 - March 26, 2021

John ‘Gary’ Morton, age 63, of Kearney, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his home. Memorial services will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. Burial will be later. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research or Concrete Cares. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Gary was born on August 5, 1957 to Donald and Evelyn (Adams) Morton in Shreveport, LA. He graduated with the class of 1975 from Fair Park High School in Shreveport. He married his love Jeanne Williams on August 4, 2001 in Shreveport. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and a real true friend to everyone. Gary had an unmatched ability and love for cooking and showed his love by sharing his food with everyone he knew. Gary was a true sportsman and enjoyed hunting in Mississippi with his cousins and brother Gene. Gary made a lifelong career in irrigation related sales for over 40 years. Gary touched many lives and will continue to be a beacon of hope and love for many people as he lives on in the stories and memories we all share of his life. Gary’s surviving relatives include his wife, Jeanne of Kearney; children, Jacob Morton of Omaha, Adrian Morton of Kearney, Kasey Powers & husband Chris of Kearney, Jen McDermott & husband Joe of Kearney, Barry Hand & wife Amber of South Carolina; Grandchildren, Tyler, Wesley and Walter Powers, Maclyn McDermott, Echo Hand and Alex Steenblock. Also two fur babies Teddy and Toni. Brother Gene Morton, wife Barbara of Arkansas, sister-in-law Patti Williams and Terri Buell, husband Bob of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Our “P.B.F.” Kim Steenblock & husband Rob Of Omaha. Gary also has numerous relatives, dear friends and co-workers who cherish his memory. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Evelyn Morton; Mother and Father in-law, O.B. and Doris Williams all of Shreveport Louisiana. Gary’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the many health professionals who lovingly cared for him over the past two years. Thank you Heartland Hematology & Oncology, Dr. Brad Rodgers, Dr. Awinder Singh and Aseracare Hospice.