Larry Joseph Morton 76 of Eaton, Ohio died unexpectedly at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio July 19, 2020. He was born January 29, 1944 in Richmond to Howard and Allie Mullens Morton and lived in the Eaton area most of his life.

He worked in the Printing Industry as a printer and pre-press instructor. He was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School. He was a member of the Eaton American Legion Post #215, Sons of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years Yvonne "Smokey" Morton, two children Jennifer (Michael) Brock of Richmond Hill, Georgia, and Michael (Fernanda) Morton of Costa Mesa, California, five grandchildren Mitchell, Jordan, and Justin (Beth) Brock, Marina Morton, Luana Morton, two great grandchildren Harper and Rhett Brock, three brothers Donald Morton, David Morton, and Dale (Julie) Morton, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother George.

Private graveside services will be held at Mound Hill Union Cemetery, in Eaton. There will be no public calling. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to The American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive Arlington, Virginia 22202, diabetes.org; or Kettering Medical Center Foundation for Covid 19 3535 Southern Blvd Kettering, Ohio 45429, ketteringhealth.org. Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Service is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at stegallberheideorr.com.