Morton

James Tyler Morton, 32, of Thorndale passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home in Thorndale.

A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

Ty ler was born Oct. 11, 1991, to Misty Morton in Temple.

He graduated from Thorndale High School before going on to TSTC for welding.

He was working as a welding supervisor at Samsung and was a member of the union.

He enjoyed all things outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a hard worker and always loved going to the gym. To know him was to love him and his prankster ways. He was also never afraid to speak his mind.

Tyler never had any children of his own, so his nieces and nephews were his pride and joy.

He was preceded in death by a cousin, Maggie Schneider.

Survivors are his mom, Misty Morton of Thorndale; his dad, Shane Hansen of Hutto; brothers Marcus Gest and wife Chelsea of Rockdale and Trey Fuller of Jarrell; half-sisters Larissa Hansen of Jarrell and Avery Hansen of Hutto; grandparents Mary and Luke Gest, Buddy and Barbara Morton, all of Caldwell; nieces Jaelynn Gest and Kenzie Gest; nephew Kamdyn Gest; uncle Eric; aunts Cheryl and Sissy; best friend since kindergarten, Herman Reyes of Thorndale; Mason Krueger of Thorndale, who was a lifelong friend and was always there for Tyler; as well as many more beloved family and friends.

To know Tyler was to love him. He will be deeply missed by all.