Obituary: Morton Slutsky

Morton Slutsky, born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn., died at age 84 on Nov. 26, 2021, leaving a huge hole in the hearts of family, friends and acquaintances. He attended Baylor Prep School, Vanderbilt University and Tulane Medical School. He did his internship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, where he fell in love with his boss, the co-administrator of his internship and the love of his life for 58 years, Ina Turner. His General Surgery and Plastic Surgery residencies then followed at the University of Pennsylvania and Brown University Hospital in Rhode Island.

Morton and Ina are proud parents of Bradley (wife Karen) and David (wife Anne) and very proud grandparents to Isaac, Lauren and Sarah, and Katherine and Alanna. Morton is predeceased by his parents, Anetha and Morris Slutsky. Morton’s friends and colleagues would tell you that he was one of the kindest and gentlest of people, with a most inquiring mind. He never stopped learning, taking courses and/or teaching. He especially liked meeting and helping people, both in his medical practice, as well as in social situations and spending time with relatives and friends. His goal was to relate to people so that their lives would be sweeter and more enriched by the relationship.

His family takes great comfort that, in his last day, Morton was as happy as anyone had ever seen him, as he went around the Thanksgiving table, telling each family member who was there how happy and blessed he was by each of them. He will be greatly missed, but we will be sustained by his beautiful and lasting memories. Donations in Morton’s memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El (1580 Spalding Dr, Atlanta GA 30350) or Jewish Family and Career Services (4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338) or a charity of one’s choice. A graveside service was held on Nov. 26 at Arlington Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Rachael Miller of Temple Emanu-El. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.

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