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Calvin Morrow Obituary
ROCK HILL - Rev. Calvin Wesley Morrow, 84, of 2165 Ridgecrest Road, Rock Hill, S.C., peacefully entered Heaven on Sept. 10, 2010, at the Wayne T. Patrick House in Rock Hill.
He was born in Greenville, S.C., on April 10, 1926, to Thomas Pearson Morrow and Annie Josephine Capps Morrow and was one of five children. He was a graduate of Greenville's Parker High School, North Greenville College and attended Furman University. He was preceded in death by his help-meet and precious wife of 60 years, Frances Dickard Morrow. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Maurice Morrow.
He was a member and Pastor Emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church, Rock Hill. He was privileged to serve as a pastor of South Carolina churches for over 45 years, including Hilltop Avenue Baptist Church of Greenville, Calvary Baptist Church of Greer, Skull Shoals and Rehobeth Baptist Church of Gaffney, West Side Baptist Church of Chester and Calvary Baptist Church of Rock Hill. He completed his years of ministerial service at Roddey Baptist Church of Catawba.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving the United States Navy in the South Pacific. While in the service, he accepted Christ (as he loved to tell the story), "in a little Quonset Hut in Gulf Port Mississippi", and was later baptized at the Calvary Baptist Church in New York City.
He is survived by three children, David Morrow (Vivian) of Morristown, Tenn., Janie Hatchell (Randy) and Ann Clark (Wayne) of Rock Hill; six grandchildren, Amy Waddell, Charlie Morrow, Lori Howey, Wesley and Zachary Clark and Maryanne Najaka; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Polly Johnson of Albany, N.Y., and Margaret Duncan of Greenville, S.C.; and a brother, Burnell Morrow of Atlanta, Ga. Last but not least he is also survived by the family's long-time caregiver, LaDone Black; and his dearest friend, Alton Booth.
The family wished to extend a lifetime of gratitude to the leadership and membership of Calvary Baptist Church of Rock Hill for their continual gracious love and support through the years and their diligence in taking precious care of Rev. Calvin Morrow and Frances. Calvary is home for our family and the very sweetest words for us to hear were "We love you Preacher...".
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at Calvary Baptist Church, 830 North Jones Ave., Rock Hill. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Grand View Memorial Park, 401 Hollis Lakes Road, Rock Hill.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC or Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.
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Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Morrow
September 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Morrow families at this very sad time. I grew up thinking I was part of this wonderful family and I was so sorry to read of Calvin's passing,Joann (Clary) Whitt
nell bridges Loechner
September 16, 2010
Dear Morrow Family,We went to Hilltop ave when precher Calvin was there.He was such a wonderful man of God.We will never for get him. God Bless you!!
Mike Moody
September 14, 2010
May God Bless The Morrow Family. I grew up in Piedmont Park Baptist Church and remember when God called Bro. Calvin into the Ministry. He was a man of character and integrity and you can be proud that he finished well!
May God grant to you His peace...the peace that passes all understanding!
Until He Comes, May Our Lord Bless Each Of You!
Rev. Mike Moody
First Baptist Church
Honea Path, S.C.
Chris Hayes
September 14, 2010
I will never forget Pastor Morrow for the time he allowed me to fill his pulpit. He was so gracious to me. God bless the family during this time.
shirley warlick patrick
September 13, 2010
God bless your family at this time. I attented Calvery Baptist many years ago for several years.
Pastor Morrow was a great man of God. You will be in my payers.
Mindy Morrow
September 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers extend to you all, in this time of grief.
With loving hearts.....
Morrow relatives in Atlanta
Elmer, Doris, Tommy, Claudia, Mary Beth, Billy, Mindy, Hugh, Lauren, Lisa and Clay
Pam Axson
September 12, 2010
David, Jannie and Ann it has been so long since we have seen or talked but have thought of u often and I loved Rev. Calvins like a second father since Janie and I spent so much time together. God be with you all and I know that Rev. Calvin and Ann r walking those streets of gold now.
Pam McDonald Axson (Hilltop Ave. Baptist Church)
Darlene Key
September 12, 2010
To the Family of Calvin Morrow, My mom and dad started going to church and found Calvary Baptist Church to be their home because of Preacher Morrow. He helped bring our family to the Lord. I was a child when your family moved and remembering my dad being so broken hearted that you all had to move. I will always remember Preacher Morrow as the man who lead yet another family to God. Bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
JEANNIE BURLESON
September 12, 2010
I can remember 30 yrs ago pastor Morrow married me and Barry,he was late,could not find the palce.LOL I though he was not coming.he was my pastor from the time I was a child until I though I was grown.He never missed calling or coming by, he truly cared about people and there salvation.I can say he was a man of God and preached the word of God I wished we had more preachers like him he will be missed.love Jeannie Burleson.
barbaara ross
September 12, 2010
to the family of calvin morrow i have such fond memories of your dad and your mom and you children. your dad was a pastor & friend to me and to our whole family my thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time. may god give you comfort and peace.barbaramcdonaldross,brucemcdonald,and pam mcdonald axson from hilltop ave baptst church in greenville
HORACE WILSON
September 12, 2010
CALVIN. WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS GROWING UP AT BRANDON MILL...I KNEW ALL OF HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY... WE PLAYED GENE AUTRY AND ROY ROGERS WITH BILL AND PAUL CARTER...CALVIN ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY GENE AUTRY... HE WAS A GREAT ATHLETIC AT PARKER HIGH SCHOOL...HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND SO LIKABLE... WE LOVE YOU CALVIN...BRENDA AND I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY...LOVE, HORACE WILSON
Darrell Wallace
September 12, 2010
Bro. Calvin was my dear pastor at Hilltop Ave. Baptist Church in Greenville. He taught me much about the scripture. I was music director at Hilltop from 1961-1965 . That was the best time in my Spiritual life aouside of my salvation experience.
Darrell Wallace Taylors, S.C. God Bless you David, Ann and Janie.You had a great mother too.
September 11, 2010
Dear Morrow Family, I am sorry to hear of Preacher Morrow's passing, but glad to know he is face to face with his and my Lord and Savior! My husband and I were privileged to sit under Preacher Morrow's teaching for five years at Calvary Baptist Church. During those years, Preacher Morrow encouraged us tremendously and taught us to never give up "the good fight." I remember the time before I went into surgery at Piedmont Hospital and I was beginning to feel groggy from a shot I received. Right before I went to sleep, Preacher Morrow came in to pray with me. I thought I had died and gone to heaven when I looked up and saw his glistening white hair and heard his voice. He was truly a wonderful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ! We are praying for the Morrow family. In Him, Jeff and Jennifer Mothersbaugh
barry burleson
September 11, 2010
Preacher Morrow was truly a man of GOD,He will be greatly missed. If we had more preachers like him we would be blessed. Rev.Barry burleson
debbie ngo
September 11, 2010
God took another angel home with Him. Pastor Morrow was a Godly man. Dedicated to his church family and immediate family.
Gary Gilliam
September 11, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Preacher Morrow's passing. I remember the family dearly from my early days growing up in Greenville. You all used to visit our family and drink coffee on Sunday afternoons. Preacher Morrow and my Father worked together for Jewel Tea before he finished school. My Father was Leo (L.G) Gilliam. I ran into Preacher Morrow and his wife several years ago when they were visiting Greenville. They were still very precious people. May God grant all of you peace at this time knowing that he is in heaven.
Bonnie Crowley
September 11, 2010
To all the Morrow children greetings at this time from your far away cousins in NY and MA. Many many fond memories of the family reunions there in SC. Now he'll be in peace with his LORD forever and will be reunited with your loving mom Aunt Frances.
Bonnie and Patti
September 11, 2010
Ms. Amy and family, we are sorry for your loss. I am sure heaven is rejoicing, Thank God for the promise we have to one day see our loved ones again. We are praying for you. Brad, Stephanie Brant and family
September 11, 2010
We express our deepest sympathy to the families of Preacher Morrow.
He and Mrs. Morrow gave so much love and concern to our Church Family during the eight years he was the Interim Pastor. He was a true and faithful warrior of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prayerfully,
Members of Roddey Baptist Church
September 11, 2010
Amy, we are thinking about you & your family during this time & praying for each one of you. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you & grant you all peace & comfort during the days ahead..Praying for God to use Pastor Kyle in a mighty way also..We love you very much...Love, Keith & Sherry Reynolds (Pine Level)
September 11, 2010
Amy & family: Our prayers & thoughts are with each you during this time of loss.. Love Earl & Joyce Pope
Ann Clark
September 11, 2010
The body can be viewed today, 09/11/10, from 11am until closing at Greene's Funeral Home. The family is greeting friends at 2165 Ridgecrest Road today, 09/11/10, from 11am until 7pm.
September 11, 2010
Visitation is today, 09/11/10, from 11am until closing at Greene's Funeral Home. The family will greet friends at 2165 Ridgecrest Road, Rock Hill from 11am until 7pm today, 09/11/10.
September 11, 2010
Our prayers are with you at this time.Rev.morrow was a great blessing to our family always..
Douglas & Larah Timmons
Mary Rainer
September 11, 2010
Preacher Morrow was so dear to us, especially during my husbands illness (Phil McAteer). No matter when I called him, he would come. Our family has many fond memories of him.
He will surely be missed by many but he is now with the Heavenly Father, no more pain, no more sorrow, he is now home.
Jewell Anglin
September 11, 2010
praying for family,
Bob & Jewell Anglin
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