Morris Lynn Hilton, age 71, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in Atlanta. Born on April 18, 1947 in Easley, SC, he was the son of the late Olli Dickerson Hilton and Edna Sue Lovingood Hilton. He worked as a Miner for Tennessee Chemical Company. He is also preceded in death by his son, Edward Lynn Hilton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Judy Harkins Hilton; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Payne and Raymond Gray, and Amanda and Randy Ray; grandchildren, Julie Hilton(Brent Wright), Brent Gray, Tyler (Lexi) Loetscher, and Judith Ray; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh Shields, Brantley Loetscher, Greyson Loetscher, and special great-grandson, Damian Hilton; and brothers, Carl Hilton and Ronnie Hilton. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements.