Norman S. Morton

Norman Sidney Morton, 90, of Knob Noster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at EW Thompson Health and Rehab.

Born July 20, 1934, at the family home in Knob Noster, he was the son of Sidney and Eva (Pasley) Morton.

On May 22, 1955, Norman was united in marriage to Shirley J. Sisemore in Sedalia. Together, they shared nearly 70 years of love and companionship.

Norman began his career at General Motors before serving in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he pursued a life in farming and carpentry. A skilled and meticulous carpenter, Norman built everything from cabinets to homes, taking great pride in his craftsmanship.

In his free time, Norman was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed coon hunting as a member of the Central Missouri Coon Hunters Association, as well as frogging, fishing, hunting, camping, and canoeing. He was also an avid reader, particularly of Western novels.

Above all, Norman will be remembered for his hardworking nature, his dedication to family, and his love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him great joy throughout his life.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley, of the home; a daughter, Cindy Stover (Lee), of Knob Noster; a son, Bruce Morton (Stacey), of Knob Noster; four grandchildren, Aaron Stover (Sara), Joseph Stover, Ashley Klein (Joey), and Kristen Cantrell (Luke); and seven great-grandchildren, Jackson, Madeline, Abigail, Wyatt, Austin, Ryder, and Carter.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Morton.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Heckart Funeral Home, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Casket bearers will be Joey Klein, Luke Cantrell, Donald Sullivan, David Sullivan, Kenny Combs, and Kevin Daniels.

Honorary bearers will be Lee Stover, Larry Huffman, Larry Turner, Mike Riley, Nyla Beard, Tommy Durrill, Lyle Street, John and Christine Detherage, John Sullivan, Allen Yankee, Bill Mergen, and Mark Turner.

Burial with military honors will be in Hickory Point Cemetery near Green Ridge.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hickory Point Cemetery or El Dorado United Methodist Church.