B. C. “Charlie” Morton, 94, of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at his daughter's home in Rhea County surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong member of Martel United Methodist Church. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp serving during World War II. Charlie was retired from Oak Ridge K-25 plant. He was a member of Highland Park Ruritan Club and a volunteer at Iva's Place.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Laura Morton; son, Donald Wayne “Deano” Morton; brothers, Frank, Claude, Raymond, Joe John and Oliver Morton, and sister, Winnie Blanche Morton.

Survived by his wife of 68 years, Marie Morton; children and spouses, John and Dorothy Morton of Lenoir City, Sue and Harry Voiles of Evensville, Judy and Doug Sexton, and Jennifer Perkins, all of Lenoir City; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Jane Peerman of New Johnsonville, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Friday at the Martel United Methodist Church with the Rev. William "Skip" White and the Rev. Bill Beard officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com