Morton Rising Obituary (1929 - 2009) - Charlotte, North Carolina

Morton Bruce Rising, age 80, of Charlotte, N.C. Preceded in death by his wife, Ditzi (nee Block), survived by daughter and son-in-law, Andria and Darrell Wilson of Charlotte, N.C., grandson, Scott Wilson of Rockville, Md., granddaughter, Jennifer Caldwell and great-grandson, Hayden Caldwell of Charlotte, N.C. As a teenager, Mort was a star softball player for AZA. He was a lifetime member of Congregation Ahavas Sholom, and a graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Mort was a pawnbroker for over 50 years. Graveside service 10 AM, Monday, May 18, 2009, at the New Ahavas Sholom Cemetery.