Reverend Morton Howard Dibble passed peacefully from earth to heaven on February 14th, 2025 at the age of 89. Morton was born on October 13th, 1935 in New Milford, PA to Howardand Esther Dibble and was the brother of Ruth and Christine Dibble. On July 29,1955 he marriedBeverly Warriner. They soon felt a calling to serve God full time and moved to Illinois whereMorton studied Theology at Olivet Nazarene University. Morton and Beverly used their many gifts to share the love and message of Christ for over 25 years in New York, Ohio, New Jersey and Georgia and were blessed with a wonderful life of ministry together. Morton and Beverly were the loving parents of Stephen, Kevin, and Christy, father-in-law to Cynthia. They were the proud grandparents of Tatum and Alex Dibble, and January, Eva, and Ethan Stephens. Mort and Be  enjoyed a long, fulfilling life together and an enduring love, with a close bond as pastor and wife. After 59 years of marriage, God called Beverly home.

God gave Morton the “second angel” of his life when he met Shirley Lovejoy. Mort had truly found love again, and on July 16, 2018, he and Shirley were married at Guido Gardens in Metter, GA. Shirley’s children, Tami, Joy, and Jeff, and their families, immediately loved and accepted Morton, and for close to 7 years they enjoyed a blessed life together in Newnan, GA. Morton and Shirley shared a strong faith in God and love for family and their special bond and fun-loving natures were a delight to those that knew them. Morton considered himself very lucky to have Shirley’s love and companionship in the final years of his life.

Morton was a beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather, and touched many people over his lifetime. He had many talents. He was a gifted musician, artist, builder, and pastor and loved nothing more than taking on a new project, one of his favorites being building and remodeling houses. Morton always lived with passion and purpose. With a tireless optimism he brought faith, beauty, harmony and love to everyone he encountered. He took his greatest pleasure in helping others, and he always chose to see the good and potential in his fellow man. Morton was a self-sacrificing person with a powerful faith in God, and was an inspiration to everyone around him.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at Cox funeral home in Manchester on Saturday, February 22nd at 1 p.m with Dr. Bob Patterson officiating the service. The service will be casual attire.

As an alternative to flowers, donations may also be sent to Samaritan’s Purse Ministries at www.samaritanspurse.org. The Dibble family would like to requests that you leave condolences and sign the online registry on the tribute wall page. Cox Funeral Home, Manchester will be in charge of the arrangements.