Jerry Morrow Obituary

MORROW

Dr. Jerry L.

Morrow, Dr. Jerry L., of Knoxville, died February 18, 2013. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and came to Knoxville in 1984 to teach in the public relations sequence of the University of Tennessee's College of Communications. He also taught at the University of Toledo and had served as it's director of university relations. Dr. Morrow received bachelor of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Toledo and a master of science degree with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York, NY. Dr. Morrow served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal.

He is survived by his wife, Betsy; son and daughter-in-law, David and Stephanie Morrow, son and his girlfriend Michael Morrow and Casey Beck.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville, P.O. Box 34024, Knoxville, TN 37939, knoxvillespecialolympics.org; or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to

www.rosemortuary.com

Arrangements provided by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.

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Published by The Blade on Feb. 24, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Morrow

13 Entries

Robin Townsend Geddes

July 10, 2024

Dr. Morrow was one of my professors at the University of Tennessee. He made a lasting impact on my life and I apply lessons he taught often. He was my favorite! My condolences to his family and friends.

Harvey A Schwartz

February 16, 2024

A great teacher and an incredible soul who taught me and supervised me the UT PR department. Harvey Schwartz.

Harvey Schwartz

July 29, 2022

Jerry´s name just popped into my head. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was great teacher and boss who expected (and I am glad he did-only superior outcomes) whether it be an article in The Collegian or working with him in the Public Information Office. And I truly believe he had a significant impact on my career. Dang, time flies by. My best to the Morrow Family. Harvey

Patrick Donovan

February 25, 2013

Please know of my continued prayers. Dr. Morrow was a great teacher and I will always remember fondly the valuable lessons he taught me at UT - and the great sense of humor he passed on to his sons.

Barney, Jackie, Katie and Randy Cook

February 24, 2013

Dear Betsy, David and Michael, we were so sorry to learn about Jerry. We have really good memories of our friendship with all of you back in Ottawa Hills. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 23, 2013

Dear Betsy,
I've thought so often about both of you and today I saw the sad news about Jerry. I know he had had some very difficult years. From my own perspective as a student and as a journalist, I'm glad I had only one journalism course and only one teacher. I remember the laughs, the challenges, and the inspiration to pursue a newspaper
career. He was the best.
My deepest sympathies,

Pat Green (Class of '65)
[email protected]

February 23, 2013

Hi, Betsy

Liz sent us a message this morning re the obit in the Blade. We are in Naples, FL.
Am sad knowing that Jerry is gone. He was a great friend to us both. You and sons David and Michael are in our thoughts. Beth Allen

February 23, 2013

"Little Things Mean a Lot" sung by Kitty Kallen.
My first journalism lesson from Dr. Morrow in 1974 at Toledo. That song has been a life's mantra for me in all I do.

My deepest sympathy to the Morrow family.

Dennis Sulewski
Class of '77, University of Toledo
Lakeside Park, Ky

Nancy Berry

February 23, 2013

Dear Betsy, David and Michael,
Please know you are and will remain in
our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with
you all. Our love, Sonny and Nancy

Chris Boyer

February 23, 2013

Betsy & Family - I was deeply saddened to learn of Jerry's death. He was my first Journalism professor and I vividly remember that first class and the lessons he taught us. We hadn't a clue what it meant to be a Journalist; Jerry knew and taught us in ways that made sure we never forgot...and I never have. He will be missed and although it may be late in coming...thank you, Dr. Morrow.

Cindy Corwin

February 22, 2013

Dr. Morrow's influence shaped my career in writing. He was forthright and often brutally honest, which made the lessons he taught highly memorable. During the first class of his I attended, he assigned obituary writing, then selected one to read to the class. When I realized it was mine, I was thrilled...until it became clear it was being used as an example of how NOT to write a death notice. The reason: I used "passed away" instead of "died." He taught me to always say the unflinching, unvarnished truth. I will remember him with great admiration and respect. He was the best and most life-altering teacher I've ever had the honor of knowing.

Janine Jennings

February 22, 2013

Betsy and family,
I will miss Dr. Morrow. He was a very kind and giving person and I appreciated being able to work with him.

February 22, 2013

Debra L. Meade

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