from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Henry Nelson “Sandy” Morton, 67, of Aiken, S.C., died Sept. 15, 2014.

Mr. Morton was born April 15, 1947, in Dover, Del.

He worked as an electrician and a USTA racing official as a patrol judge, starter, paddock judge and an associate judge in Delaware for 20 years before retiring.

He enjoyed playing golf, annual trips to Las Vegas with his sons, volunteering at several horse trials in the area and most recently working with his dog Baxter to become a therapy dog for local hospitals and retirement homes.

Mr. Morton is survived by his wife of 24 years, Theresa Shahan (former associate judge in Maryland and Delaware); twin boys, Scott (Lisa) and Steven (Charlene); and grandchildren, Zachary, Olivia and Noah. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; and father, Vernon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Road, Aiken, SC 29801.