Julian Rudolph “Rudy” Morton, Jr. 63, of Roanoke Rapids, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Rudy was a native of Onslow County, NC, the son of the late Julian Rudolph Morton, Sr. and Clara Elizabeth Stubbs Morton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.   Rudy was a member of First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids and was a retired educator.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki Jordan Morton; his daughter, Faith M. Bingman and her husband, Eric, of Richmond, VA; his son, Jason Morton, of Charlotte; two grandsons, Jeremy Bingman and Jacob Morton; two brothers, Philip Morton of Jacksonville, FL and Andrew Morton of Cleveland, NY; and his niece, Jessica Morton.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends on Saturday, November 13, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Julian Mills and Rev. Rick Gaskins officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.askewfs.com.

The flag in front of the funeral home flies at half-staff in honor of Mr. Morton’s service to his country.