In Loving Memory. A Celebration of the Life of Morris Lee Lupton April 26, 1936 February 20, Friday, February 23, :00 p.m.

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1 In Loving Memory A Celebration of the Life of Morris Lee Lupton April 26, 1936 February 20, 2018 Friday, February 23, :00 p.m.

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4 Because He Lives God sent his son, they called him Jesus, He came to love, heal and forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives. [Chorus] Because he lives I can face tomorrow Because he lives All fear is gone Because i know he holds the future And life is worth the living Just because he lives How sweet to hold a newborn baby, And feel the pride and joy he gives, But greater still the calm assurance: This child can face uncertain day because he lives. [Chorus] And then one day I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain. And then, as death gives way to vict'ry, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know he reigns. [Chorus]

5 A Celebration of the Life of Morris Lee Lupton Friday, February 23, :00 p.m. Prelude Processional Opening Prayer & Scripture Because He Lives Sharing of Memories Rise Again Message & Closing Prayer Recessional Amelia Reese Amelia Reese Pastor Chris Webb Congregational Bobby Solano Frank Rozier Bucky Wagner Dallas Holm Pastor Chris Webb Amelia Reese The family thanks the many friends and relatives who have offered their love and support.

6 Twenty-Third Psalm The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil: my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

7 Morris Lee Lupton Morris Lee Lupton, 81 of Greensboro, GA & Shellman Bluff, GA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, GA. Born in Beaufort, NC on April 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Shelton Lee Lupton and Leona Hardesty Lupton. He attended Landon High School in Jacksonville, FL. In 1954 Morris married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Hammond. They had 3 children, Billy, Lisa and Bobby. Morris started his career at Sav-A-Stop as a route salesman in Jacksonville, FL. He learned what it would take to make and build a successful business. In 1966 he moved his family to the small town of Brooklet, GA where he owned and operated the IGA grocery store. With strong work ethics and the determination to succeed further he started in the convenience store business. During the next 17 years he built his modest one store operation known as Time Saver Minit Markets to a chain of 22. In 1985 he met Kim Wallace and they later married in Also, in 1985 he sold Time Saver and moved to Lake Oconee to retire. Being the motivated person he was, he came out of retirement to once again build the successful business of 44 Marine. He employed many during his working years and was a faithful friend to all during his lifetime. Morris' passions in life was family, friends, racing, fishing, traveling and last but not least Georgia Southern Football! He was instrumental in restarting the football program at Georgia Southern. Morris was inducted into the Georgia Southern Hall of Fame in Because of his diligent campaigning, hard work and monetary contributions in 2016, he was also inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon, GA.

8 Survivors include his wife, Kim Lupton of Greensboro, GA; daughter, Lisa Bowen (Everette) of Buckhead, GA; son Bobby Lupton (Debbie) of Eatonton, GA; brother, Kenneth Lupton (Doris) of Statesboro, GA; six grandchildren, Lee Lupton (Ginger), Michael Bowen (Mandy), Jason Lupton (Jamie), Melissa Bowen-Webster (Robert), Travis Lupton (Kerri) and Chase Lupton; thirteen great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, William Morris Billy Lupton and a sister Frances Lupton Rector. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 at 2pm at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greensboro, GA with Pastor Chris Webb officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at McCommons Funeral Home. The family requests that any memorials be made to EFAA-GA Southern Athletics. All funds raised for Eagle Football Alumni Association are designated to the team for program support and scholarships. Contributions can be mailed to Athletic Foundation, 203 Lanier Drive Statesboro, GA All family and friends are invited to a reception following the service at the home of Bobby & Debbie Lupton. 104 River Bend Circle, Eatonton, GA. On Saturday March 24, 2018 an additional memorial service will be held at 9am at his home in Shellman Bluff. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) , is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at to sign the online guest register. McCommons Funeral Home P.O. Box W. Broad St. Greensboro, Georgia Over 100 Years and 5 Generations of Service Callaway Funeral Home 208 N. Rhodes Street Union Point, Georgia 30669