Clifton J. Morton

Clifton (Sonny) J. Morton, 94, of Hamilton, VA passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 5, 2023.

Sonny was known to many as "Muleskinner" , ( his CB handle during his trucking days) or Big Sonny (some believe he was the strongest man ever).

Funeral services for Clifton Junior Morton will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Visitation will be 9:00am to 11:00am at the Purcellville Baptist Church in Purcellville, VA.  The funeral ceremony will be at 11:00am with the burial committal to follow at the Good Hope Cemetery in Front Royal, VA.

Clifton is survived by his wife, Ada V. Morton; his daughter, Doreen Lucas (Donald); his son, Samuel Morton (Cindy); daughter-in-law Deborah Morton; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and dear friends.

Clifton was preceded in death by his oldest son, David J. Morton and one great-grandson Trenton Michael.