Dale Morton

November 24, 1965 - February 9, 2021

Wendell Dale Morton, 55, of Easley, SC made his heavenly home-going on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Dale was born on November 24, 1965 in Greenville County to his loving parents, Hillard Wendell Morton and the late Shirley J. Abbott. For the last 5 ½ years, Dale was blessed to be married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Carreta Grey Morton. Dale graduated from Parker High School in 1984 and was a proud, distinguished soldier having received the Army Commendation for his faithful service from 1984 – 1990. Later, he would also serve his community as a certified EMT, licensed in real estate, and working most recently with ISS Facilities Services as the Southeast’s Regional Director of Operations. Dale was an avid, Clemson sports fan and a skilled craftsman who partnered with his wife, Carreta, in a joint venture to restore and build custom furniture & home décor through Dal-Car Inspirations. Together, they also loved to travel, work on construction projects, and spoil their sixteen grandchildren! Dale is survived by his wife, Carreta Grey Morton of Easley; father, Hillard Wendell Morton of Greenville; brother, Tony Morton (wife, Stephanie) of Gray Court, and their children, Marinda Craft (husband, Cody) of Easley, Austin and Brandon Teal; son, Jonathan Morton (wife, Brittany) of Richmond, VA, and their children, Monty, Zoë, Josiah, Seth and Steven; son, Jarrod Morton of Easley, and his children, Kelsey Holmes and Xander Turner; daughter, Rachel Wilson (husband, Ethan) of Easley, and their children, Natalie, Benjamin, Nathaniel, Elijah, Melanie and Carlisle; step-daughter, Kristain Olivia Batson of Easley, and her children, Steven and Caitlyn; step-daughter, Dee Batson (significant other, Keith Smith) of Anderson; step-son, Jay Batson (wife, Bekah) of Liberty, and their son, Liam; uncle, Don Morton (wife, Ann) of Liberty; and numerous cousins as well as a great-nephew and great-niece. In addition to his mother, Dale was preceded in death by his son, Seth Morton. Dale will certainly be missed by his many friends, co-workers, and family members whom he loved so dearly! The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the loving care and exceptional service displayed by volunteers, medical staff members, and the administration of Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital. You are superheroes in these unprecedented times! Due to COVID-19 guidelines, a private, family viewing will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest. A graveside celebration of life including military honors will be held at Graceland West Cemetery (4814 White Horse Road, Greenville) on Friday, February 12, 2021 beginning at 3:30 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Jon Morton of Oak Grove Baptist Church (Richmond, VA). The family will be at the home.