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Ike Morton

1952 - 2024

Ike Morton obituary, 1952-2024, Dallas, TX

BORN

1952

DIED

2024

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Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Ike Morton Obituary

Ike Morton

September 8, 1952 - August 14, 2024

Dallas, Texas - Ike Morton

Dwayne "Ike" Estes Morton passed away as the sun set on August 14th, 2024. His loving wife, Jamalyne, and daughters, Meridith and LeeAndrea, sang and prayed with him as he entered his new home in heaven. Throughout life, Ike's character was marked by good heartedness, aptitude, determination, and wit.

Ike was born to June and Jimmy on September 8th, 1952 and grew up in the Crestwood neighborhood of Fort Worth. Despite June's best efforts, he was a shirtless, wily child who lived for playing with his siblings, Pepper and Gwen, and neighborhood kids out by the levee and in the woods. As a devoted son, husband, and father, he was playful, incontrovertibly dependable, and committed to providing well for his family. In 1989, he founded MasterFiles, an early-on-the-scene data company in Dallas that successfully operated for 30 years. Business was his calling and passion. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, graduating the Owner/ President Management Program (OPM 39).

Ike had a zest for life. He loved his wife Jamalyne's chicken fried steak and he later became the family chef, specializing in pies. He was an enthusiastic spectator of Meridith's theater performances and LeeAndrea's soccer games. He relished rock 'n' roll music and could be heard thumbing his electric bass guitar or spouting a tune around the house like, "The Girl from Ipanema" or the Stones', "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?" From childhood to his final months, Ike was an athlete. He first played Little League baseball, then tennis, basketball, golf, and even did yoga. He hiked 400 consecutive miles of the Pacific Crest Trail with his daughter LeeAndrea.

Ike was cherished by his family, pets, and many good friends. He was a keen observer of his environment and he had a special kinship with the plant and animal world, always mindful of life around him. His last words would have probably been, "Let's blow this popsicle stand." Please join us in celebrating his life.

Memorial service; 2:30 p.m. Friday August 23, 2024 at Live Oak Chapel at Greenwood, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas.

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Published by SWVA Today from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2024.

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Melissa Murray Alcorn

August 22, 2024

My sympathy goes to Ike´s family. I am so sorry for your loss. I lived down the street from him in Crestwood. We went to school from Elementary through high school. He was so much fun to be around and thoughtful of others. So glad I was able to see him at our 40th high school reunion! Enjoyed reminiscing when we were kids.

Jan Lundquist

August 21, 2024

Jamalyn, Meredith and Lee Andrea,and family. I am so sorry for your loss, Bet Ike knew it was time to go, but he didn´t go alone, when he saw that beautiful blue star in the sky June was there smiling at him and took his hand to show him the way, when they got home they sat in the garden of many lights, God met them and gave Ike a plate. Overflowing with fried chicken potato salad and grease beans , mmm , Ike was graced with all the ones gone before him , he is full now and will watch over you Jamalyn, Meredith, Lee Andrea, Gwen and Pepper and all of you, We will meet again my friend and Yes say hi to Mark, Jan Lundquist from Fort Worth

Colleen McLendon Allen

August 20, 2024

Dear Morton family,
I knew Ike over the years through Jamalyne. She and I have been childhood friends for 60+years. On occasion we'd all get together however, mostly Jamalyne filled me in on his many successes and their adventures. More importantly Jamalyne shaped a picture of him as a father, husband and friend to many. I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Love, Colleen

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Martin Fender

August 19, 2024

Faithful. Honest. Caring. Empathetic. Kind. And Loyal. Born, bred, and buried in God's country: Fort Worth, Texas. Thank you and farewell. Ike Morton: one Hell of a Man.

Laureen Ferguson Hullum

August 19, 2024

Deepest condolences to Jamalyne and family.

Michael Jordan

August 19, 2024

I met Ike at try outs for little league baseball in Fort Worth. He was a guy that was quick to laugh and easy to be around. He worked with me in high school putting packages together for less fortunate kids in a program called Good fellows. I always enjoyed being His friend and doing things together for fun and adventure. I will miss his humor, and physical presence while he was here and know I will see him again in the Kingdom of God.

Gwen Morton

August 18, 2024

See you again little brother. love, Gwen

Gwen

August 18, 2024

See you again little brother!

Michael Conley

August 18, 2024

I knew Ike from our times together at Telos Fitness and Cooper Fitness in Dallas. He will be missed by all.

LeeAndrea Morton

August 18, 2024

Love you, dad <3

David Blanton

August 18, 2024

I extend my prayers and condolences to Ike´s family. I remember Ike the best as a side-armed pitcher in Little League Baseball. I never got a hit off of him! I saw him last at the AHHS Class of `71 40th reunion when I sat at the same table with him and his daughter. We talked about faith and life. May God grant peace to his Ike´s family.

Beth

August 18, 2024

I tried so hard to get you to come to the last school event so we could spend some time together. Remember the old days when you, your wife and I used to laugh together at them? That was before kids and life got in the way. I missed you, and all the gang, all these years. But I hope you are happy, out of any pain and watching over us now and someday we will reunite and even let Jamalyne join in the gang. Say HI to Marc. Love you and love to the family.

Van Lane

August 18, 2024

Please accept my condolences for your loss. I grew up in Crestwood, same class with Pepper. Your mention of playing in the woods and levy was particularly meaningful to me. It was a defining experience for the kids of that era.

Jill Perry Holt

August 18, 2024

I am sorry to hear this. He was always so much fun to be with through our school years. He always had something uplifting to say about everything.
Jill

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