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Lt. Col. (RET.) Thomas E. "Tim" Morrow, U.S.M.C., died suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2014 at his residence.
Thomas Edward "Tim" Morrow, 84, was born March 2, 1930 in Frankfort, PA to the late Edward and Grace (Kernighan) Morrow of Philadelphia.
He graduated from Abington Township High School in 1947 and attended The University of Pennsylvania on a swimming scholarship. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve and graduated from US Naval Flight training in Pensacola, FL, and then chose to enter the Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. His military career spanned 25 years and he participated in the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He served additional tours of duty at; USMC Quantico, VA, US Naval Air Station, Meridian, MS, Quonset Point, RI and Antarctica during "Operation Deep Freeze".
He was elected to Constable in Dauphin County and was associated with the March of Dimes, Susquehanna Mobile Communications and did private detective work for a number of years.
He was a member and secretary of Keystone Chapter of the Retired Officers Association, a member of First United Church of Christ in Carlisle, where he sang in the choir for 20 years and the Elks, Carlisle Lodge #578.
He was an avid golfer, bowler and writer with several pieces published for Flying Magazine. His favorite activity in later years was walking his beloved Sheltie "Abby".
He is survived by his wife, Karen (Hollar) Morrow, daughter, Melanie Marie Morrow and her partner Steven Caldwell; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brother, Richard Morrow and a sister, Joan Morrow Morrison.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at First United Church of Christ, 30 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA with Rev. Chris Schwab officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Furry Friends Network, PO Box 519, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 or First United Church of Christ, 30 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc, 219 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA is handling the arrangements.
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January 1, 2015
Dear Karen
God bless you during this difficult time.
Harry and Joyce Clark
Tabitha Borges
December 29, 2014
So sorry to hear Tim past. Pray with you and yours.
Tabitha L Eckert Borges Capitol City#146 And Rainbow Girl #85..
December 29, 2014
Dear Karen,
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Love,
John & Collette
December 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Tim will be greatly missed, we will miss listening to all his life stories
Stacy Adler Smith
December 27, 2014
I am so sorry Melanie! Please accept my deepest condolences to you & your Mother. Many prayers, Stacy
December 27, 2014
Melanie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that this KDK Sister is wrapping her arms around you and praying for you and your family!!! Hugs
Barbara Barclay Moore
December 27, 2014
Tim and I go back to grade school together. Our paths were similar - I made the Army a career and he made the marine corps his. We were members of the same Boy Scout troop headed by his father and attended scout summer camp at Treasure Island. We kept in touch over all of these years. He will be greatly missed
Al Matthews
December 27, 2014
Melanie, so sorry for your loss. Am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Debbie Ryan
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