Dr. Charles Ernest “Chug” Morton III, age 70 of Nashville, TN. Born in Franklin to the late Charlie and Emma Morton.
A graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Auburn University and University of Tennessee Medical School at Memphis. Chug filled each and every unforgiving minute with sixty seconds of distance run, living his life to the fullest to the end, and serving a purpose larger than himself. With the most skilled of surgeon’s hands, he was able to fulfill his passion to help, heal, save, and love. For this reason, Chug will be missed dearly by his loved ones, patients and colleagues.
Survived by: wife, Rhonda Morton of Nashville, TN; sons, Charles E. “Chas” IV (Christa) Morton of Franklin, TN and Robert G. “Bert” (Julia) Morton of Nashville, TN; daughter, Kelly (Colin) Walsh of Switzerland; brother, Russell (Pam) Farnsworth of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Chase & Lily Morton, Helen & Emma Jane Morton, Jake, Zachary & Macie Walsh.
Memorial services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, December 11, 2017 at Fourth Ave. Church of Christ, 117 4th Ave., N. Franklin, TN 37064. Jim Taylor and Bishop Joe Pennel will officiate. Visitation 2:00-6:00 PM Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Woodmont Hills Church of Christ, 3710 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37204. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615 794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
