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Lee Gorton

Graveside service for Mr. Lee Gorton will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 6, at

Heucks Retreat Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m., Thursday, November 5,

at Riverwood Family.

Lee Gorton, 95, passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Nursing Home in Brookhaven, MS

on November 1, 2020.

He was preceded in passing by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Gorton and is survived by his daughter,

Elizabeth Scott; son, Fred Gorton; grandson Christopher Lucas and great grandchildren,

Benjamin and Anna; and sister Faye Bullock and brother Ray Gorton.

Mr. Gorton was born on September 29, 1925 in rural Richland Parish NE LA. Lee enlisted

in the Navy on June 26, 1942 and served aboard the USS Alcyone in the South Pacific, during WW2.

After the war he met and married Ruth Lee of Brookhaven, MS. Working in the oil fields

for the next 40 years, primarily living in New Iberia, LA., he and Ruth retired to “the hill” in 1988,

just outside Brookhaven near her old family home.

When not gardening, which he was great at, he loved fishing the nearby ponds, or tinkering

with anything old that had a motor on it. Lee could often be seen riding up and down

the nearby rolling hills in his bright red Chevy truck, waving to neighbors,

exhaust pipes rumbling, and puppy dog in his lap.

He loved our Lord Jesus Christ, his wife and all his family.

2 comments

  • Comment Link Melanie, Ted and Marissa Mills Thursday, 05 November 2020 09:23 posted by Melanie, Ted and Marissa Mills

    Liz and Fred, sending prayers to you during this tough time. Though it's been a very long time since we've seen Uncle Lee, I'm remembering his funny and feisty personality.
    I know he's in heaven rejoicing on being with Aunt Ruth. Just as mom is eternally with us, just remember that they are with you and in your heart each day and not very far away. Love you guys.

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  • Comment Link Johnnie gorton carson Thursday, 05 November 2020 08:41 posted by Johnnie gorton carson

    Our heart goes out to my Uncle Buddy family! Him and ruth were always so sweet to us! Dad ill sure miss him ! But i know someday dad will be reunited with his mom , sister and brother! Love you all ! We are so sorry due to dads condition now we want be able to Attend the funeral ! My thoughts and prayers are with you all !

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