Ryan Edward Morton

ryan morton

February 28, 1977 ~ February 25, 2012

Born in: In
Resided in: Grayson, GA

Finally at peace, Ryan Morton, 35, passed away on February 25, 2012. Ryan leaves behind his loving wife, Robin Morton; son and best bud, Cody and precious daughter, Raven of Grayson, along with his mother, Patty Key and stepfather, Walter Key of Lawrenceville; brother, Jeff Morton and sister-in-law, Jessica Morton, niece, Sydney and nephew, Dylan of DeBary, FL; step-sister, Taunda Reynolds of Aiken, SC and family including niece, Lauren and nephew, Logan; step sister, Danica Key and family of Lawrenceville, including niece, Makayla and nephew, Miko; mother-in-law, Sue Smalley of Grayson; father-in-law, Mike Layer of Marietta; sister-in-law, Angie Smalley and Stephen Clapp of Statham and family including, nieces, Kayla and Kira and nephew, Christian; brother-in-law, Michael Layer, II of Winder and family including nephew, Mikey and niece, McKenzie; sister-in-law, Mandy Layer of Lawrenceville and family. Ryan is also survived by Patty's two sisters, Dotty Bowlin and Susie Burton both of Washington State and five loving cousins, along with his Aunt Judy Purkey and family of Dacula. Ryan was very much loved by all his family and many, many friends. Ryan also loved his "FAMILY" and the LVC Crew. He will forever be remembered for his wonderful smile and contagious laughter he brought to all of those who knew him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 6:00pm at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Dr. David Poe officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at Wells Fargo for Ryan's children. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com.

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  1. Patty,
    My heart is heavy and I am so sad to hear of Ryan passing. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Cheryl Turner

  2. Patty and family,
    I was saddened to hear of your loss! Please know that thoughts and prayers are with all of you! May GOD comfort you in these and coming days!

  3. He’ll never be forgotten and was truly a great guy and always had me laughing.It’s just sad that I just spoke to him Friday,and now he’s gone. My heart goes out to ya’ll and I’m so sorry this has happened, but know I’m here for you and the kids. Ya’ll are in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya’ll and whatever you need don’t hestiate to call me.

  4. In 1996, Ryan came to our house. rang the doorbell and asked for a job. He was 19 years old, a little cocky and we still remember his bleach blonde dyed hair like it was yesterday. He was so cute. We hired him for just one day and told him we would see how it went. Little did we know that he would stay for 13 years! Ryan was a fast learner, worked hard and a loyal employee. When needed, he was always first in line to help and worked hard without any complaints. And at the end of a hot day, he would enjoy a cold beer with us and tell stories about jobs, people and anything else that would make us laugh. With his contagious smile, Ryan touched many lives in a positive way. His customers loved him and so did our family. We met Ryan when he was just a kid, saw him mature into a responsible adult, get married and start a beautiful family. We thought of him like a son and were proud of him! We will miss Ryan very much, but he is in a better place now. And as he’s smiling down on us, let’s look up at him and smile back and say “one day we will meet again”! So long, buddy!

  5. I was friends with Ryan when we were teenagers. He was a great Guy I feel so sad about his passing. I will keep his family in my prayers

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  6. I was friends with Ryan when we were teenagers. He was a great Guy I feel so sad about his passing. I will keep his family in my prayers

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  7. Ryan had a smile and laugh that could fill a room. If you weren’t friends with him, then you wanted to be. If you were friends with him, then you loved him. Most of my teenage memories have Ryan in them, and I am happy to have shared a small part of life with him. Like so many others, there will always be a special place in my heart for Ryan. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be missed dearly by so many.

  8. Patty: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family, in time, will find peace. PFY, Susan Powell

  9. As teenagers, Ryan was a frequent guest at my house along with his other “partners in crime” who called themselves the “LVC Crew.” He always had a certain twinkle in his eye to go along with whatever particular antics he was up to that made him the life of the party. Ryan had a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh out loud and feel at ease. He was truly a character in every sense of the word, but once you got to know him he was also very kind and caring. He will always be remembered. My heart goes out to all of his family.

  10. In 1996, Ryan came to our house, rang the doorbell and asked for a job. He was 19 years old, a little cocky and we still remember his bleach blonde dyed hair like it was yesterday. We hired him for one day and little did we know that he would stay for 13 years! Ryan was a fast learner and a loyal employee. He was always first in line to help and worked hard without any complaints, and at the end of a hot day, he would enjoy a cold beer with us and tell stories about jobs, people and anything else that would make us laugh. With his contagious smile, Ryan touched many lives in a positive way. His customers loved him and so did our family. We met Ryan when he was just a kid, saw him mature into a responsible adult, get married and start a beautiful family. We thought of him like a son and were proud of him! We will miss Ryan very much, but he is in a better place now. And as he’s smiling down on us, let’s look up at him and smile back and say “one day we will meet again”! So long, buddy!

  11. I was so saddened to hear of Ryan’s passing he was a wornderful friend with a big heart. Ryan had a infectious smile, everyone wanted to be around him because he was so much fun. He was so passionate about everything he loved. I will always be grateful to him for being such a good friend to me when I was going through a very tough time in my life. There are so many good things I could say about Ryan but above all Ryan loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. I know he will be severely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. His family will be in my prayers.

  12. Robin,
    So sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know Ryan well at all, but I do remember his infectious smile and laughter when he visited our house with his family and our daughter Meredith. She has kept me updated on Ryan and your family through the years, and I know he had matured into a wonderful husband and father. I’m sure he will be greatly and deeply missed by many family members and friends. You and your family will be in my prayers.

  13. Patty,
    I was so sad to hear of Ryan’s passing.
    I know that he is in the arms of the lord now and finally at peace.
    I still remember when you and the boys moved into the old neighborhood. We became instant friends and at times, I babysitted for you. Ryan was so affectionate and happy, always with a smile.
    He grew from a young boy, into a young man with a famliy of his own. He made us so proud and he will be deeply missed.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this sad time.
    Much Love, James and Carole

  14. My thoughts are with you all. I know that this tragedy has left you with only memories of Ryan and I hope that those memories will bring you comfort as you deal with such hard times. Robin, I wish I could do more than give you my sympathy. I know there’s nothing I can do to take the pain away, but know that I am here if you need anything.

  15. I am so sorry for your loss. Ryan touched many lives & will never be forgotten. Those eyes, that smile, that laugh.

  16. CandleImageMy Dear Son, I miss you soooo much. There are no words to express how I feel yet I know you know I would have gone to the end of the world for you.
    Love Always
    Mom
    12/15/23


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