Paul Edward "Demus" Morton

March 16, 1942 - August 21, 2020

Paul Edward (Demus) Morton, passed peacefully on August 21, 2020, at Ben Atchley Veterans Home, Knoxvillle, TN. Demus was born March 16, 1942 in Greenback, Tn. Graduated Roane County High School 1961. Demus played basketball for the army 1961-1963. He retired from TVA Kingston Plant. He is survived by his wife Shelby, daughter: Teena and husband Steve Hedrick, grandchildren: Steven and Anna Hedrick, sisters: Diane Williams, Lorine Dethridge, brother: Ronnie Morton, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by mother: Susie and father: Grandville Morton, brothers: Bob and Ted Morton, sister Ada Frank Taylor, Demus was loved by so many. He taught many kids in Roane County to play golf. He was a great athlete and was named Watass which meant The Greatest in Korean for basketball. He won the East TN Masters Golf Tournament. He gave the legend Pat Head Summit and her son golf lessons. He could master any sport. He was a kind and generous often giving money to kids at basketball and football games. He was a great story teller. Everyone loved his tales especially children. He will be missed by many especially his friends at Lakeside Golf Course and various other golf courses. His legend will live on. Demus Watass Morton, The Greatest. Graveside service and interment 2:00 P.M. Monday, August 24, 2020 in the Kingston Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jody McLoud officiating. Kyker Funeral Homes, Kingston, in charge of arrangements.