Thomas Morrell

Thomas Franklin Morrell BRISTOL, Tenn. Thomas Franklin Morrell, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, S.C. He attended Hiwassee College, and received his BA degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. He also attended Princeton University for his U. S. Navy Training. He proudly served his country as a Lt. Deck Officer aboard the USS Prometheus during World War II. Throughout his career he worked in various management positions at Universal Moulded Fiber Glass Corp., S. E. Massengill Company, and Electrolux Corporation. He served as President of the Bristol Lions Club, Bristol Country Club, United Fund, and the Personnel Director's Association. He was an active member of State Street United Methodist Church for many years. He served his community as Vice-Chairman of the City Industrial Commission and was Secretary of the County Election Commission. He was recognized for his achievements as the recipient of the Jaycee Distinguished Service Award and the National Secretaries Association Boss of the Year Award. Mr. Morrell was predeceased by his loving wife of 67 years, Susan Irene Morrell; his parents, William M. and Mary Catherine Morrell; and his brother, William "Dub" Morrell. He is survived by two daughters, Judy Dunn Estep and husband Roger of Townville, S.C., and Mary Lee Epps Rollins and husband Ken of Easley, S.C.; grandsons, Scott Dunn and wife Kim of Greenville, S.C., Brad Dunn of Greenville, S.C., Matthew Epps and wife Jessica of Greensboro, N.C., Mitchell Epps and wife Sarah of Easley, S.C.; five great granddaughters, Elizabeth and Grace Dunn of Greenville, S.C., Lily, Bella, and Mary Elizabeth Epps of Easley, S.C.; brother, Hartsell Morrell(Aurora), Paul orrell(Phyllis), Graham Morrell (Joyce); sister-in-law, Wanda Morrell, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Weaver Cemetery with Rev. Mike Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Cottingham House, Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Morrell and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home.