David Anthony Morton, 59 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his home. David was born June 19, 1954 in Stanly County to Joseph Vernon Morton and Lois Jeanette Huneycutt Morton. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Delane Burris. The burial will be at Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Jeanette Morton of Albemarle; his son, Isaac Joseph Morton of Locust; and sister, Connie Morton-Ewbank of Massachusetts. Memorials may be made to Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 22182 Canton Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Morton family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com