Michael William “Orty” Orton, 56, of Chattanooga passed away on August 7, 2020.
Michael was a graduate of East Ridge High School and employed by Engineered Mechanical System as a sheet metal fabricator for 30 years. He loved finding “treasures” at flea markets, collecting vintage memorabilia and spending time with his family.
Michael is survived by his wife, Misty Orton; children, Korian (Ben) Bradley, Haley (Hunter) Taylor, Amanda Orton (Matt); grandchildren, Blakely and Tripp; parents, Bill and Mary Orton; brother, Wilton Orton.
Condolences and a memory of Michael may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com
The family would like to give a special thanks to all of the doctors, nurses and staff in the Erlanger ICU, who provided exceptional care to Michael.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 10 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 11 at 12:00-1:30 p.m. prior to the 2:00 p.m. graveside service. The family respectfully requests that face masks be worn.
Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, South.
Arrangements made by Lane South Crest Chapel, Rossville.