Thomas Franklin Morrow
July 28, 1927 — June 29, 2017
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN
NAME: THOMAS FRANKLIN MORROW
Thomas Franklin Morrow, age 89, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on June 29, 2017 at Carolina Health Care System – Mercy. Born July 8, 1927 to the late Franklin Howard Morrow and Nola Smith Morrow, he was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Stella Marcella Morrow. He was also preceded by in death by sister Dessie Loftin and brothers Troy Morrow, Pete Morrow and Carvel Morrow. He retired from PPG Industries after more than 30 years. Thomas was a craftsman who enjoyed making things from wood for his family. A wooden train he made is on display in the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband and brother, son and friend.
SURVIVORS:
Children: Karen “Casey” Morrow Hamrick and Doug of Shelby, NC
Keith Morrow and Avis, Kings Mountain, NC
Terry Morrow Mizelle, Kings Mountain, NC
Jerry Morrow, Kings Mountain,NC
Charles Morrow, Kings Mountain, NC
Grandchildren: Kim Deveney Crowe and Stefan, Shelby, NC
Tommy Morrow, and Liz Alexandria, VA
Kathryn Morrow Bailey and Jeff, Etowah, NC
Todd Morrow and Jean, Casar, NC
Richie Morrow and Courtney, Kings Mountain, NC
Charles Morrow (C.J.), Kings Mountain, NC
Sister: Sue Murphy, Kings Mountain, NC
Great-grandchildren: Jacob, Chase, Lexi, Max, Lyla, Caroline, Dakota and Gavin.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Saturday, July 8, 2017 5:00 PM, Bethlehem Baptist Church Fellowship Center, Kings Mountain, NC with Dr. Steve Taylor officiating.
VISITATION: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Prior to the service in the Fellowship Center
MEMORIALS: Cleveland/Rutherford Kidney Foundation, 1017 N Washington St., Shelby, NC 28150
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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC