Morton (Curly) O. Lane of Mary Esther, Florida gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Morton had passed peacefully in his sleep at his residence. He was born on March 11th, 1932, in  Martinsville, Indiana where he grew up and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1950. He was a  member of Mary Esther United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Veteran serving our country in the  United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post #235. He was always a very patriotic person who loved his country.
He was a strong believer in serving the Lord and loved going on mission trips to other countries. He  loved his family unconditionally and enjoyed having company often at his home. In addition, He  absolutely loved playing golf, going bowling, playing dominos, and playing Euchre, and was always so  proud to show off them trophies. He was an incredibly competitive person by nature.
At 91 years of age, he would always say his secret to a good long life was believing in God, drinking  Pepsi, and eating candy.
Morton O. Lane was proceeded in death by his Parents: Walter and Violet Lane, Brothers: Walter and  Russell Lane, Sisters: Laveda Mills, Peggy Wright, and Patsy Blew, Daughter: Janice Hendrix, Great  Grandson: Noah Rhodes, and Son-In-Law: William (Billy) Chambers. Survivors include Daughter: Nancy  Chambers of Greenwood, Indiana, Son-In-Law: Paul Hendrix (Marsha) of Kokomo, Indiana.  Grandchildren: Mary Catherine Rhodes (Erin) of Marion, Indiana, Hillary (Phillip) Pirtle of Indianapolis,  Indiana, Gretchen (Jeremy) Zientek of Westfield, Indiana, Holly (Mark) Hershberger of Greenwood,  Indiana, and Wesley (Kim) Hendrix of Laguna Niguel, California. Great Grandchildren: Quinn Rhodes,  Eliza, Elaina, and Emilia Zientek, Harper Hendrix, Andrew and Logan Pirtle. Half Brother: Ivan Lane of  California, Half Sister: Suzan Lane Farris of McCalaster, Oklahoma and an abundance of Niece's and  Nephews.
Our Family would love to send out a huge and sincere thank you to:
Ron and Robin Garriga of Mary Esther Florida, Theresa Herring Smith of Mary Esther Florida, and Priscilla  Bracken and Josh Evegene of Mary Esther Florida, and to all his church family who helped us out when  needed.
A celebration of life will be held at Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. with a celebration of life starting at 5:00p.m.
A visitation for Morton will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 am. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at 12:00 pm.