John W. Morton, 91, of Franklin, passed away on December 20, 2014. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ted Morton and Delora Bird Morton. John was a US Air Force veteran and a retired electrician. He is survived by a niece, Karen Miller and husband Winston of Jacksonville, FL. No services are planned. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com