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Morton -- Ancil Guy"Morty" Morton, age 89, died Saturday, August 31, 2002 born August 31, 1913 in Dennis, TX. He was the last surviving child of seven. He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Homer Guy Morton and mother, Effie Lee Taff. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer second class after 22 years. He served in World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations. After the Navy, he worked for the employment Security Commission of New Mexico as an appeals referee. Ancil retire after 16 years. Ancil also received an Associate's Degree in real estate from the University of Albuquerque. He and his wife, Nedra were fellow founders of the Chaparral Bulldog Club of New Mexico. Ancil was a handler and breeder of many champion English Bulldogs. Ancil is survived by his daughter, Barbara Gayle Debenport of Ft. Worth, TX; his son, Guy Frederick Morton and his wife, Michele Taylor-Morton of Albuquerque. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Lorin Douglas Long, his wife, Debbie and three children, Stephanie Cook, Amberly Long, and Jordan Long, Joel Robin Long, his wife, Sarah and three children, Spencer, Simon, and Barbara Greer Long, Julai Anne Maas and husband, Travis, Christine Marie Soulsby and husband, Josh, Tamara Gayle Utsler, husband, Jeremy and great-grandson, Brian Pickens. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico, 615 Virginia SE Abq 87108.
        Published on: Fri September 06, 2002