Archie Leroy Morrow

Archie Leroy Morrow obituary, Shelby, NC

Archie Leroy Morrow

Archie Morrow Obituary

Visit the Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

 

Mr. Archie Leroy Morrow, 87, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Cleveland Pines. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on, May 29, 1936, son of the late Doc and Myrtle Lee Bell Morrow. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, three brothers, Johnny Morrow, Glenn Morrow, and Stanley Morrow, one sister, Virginia Morrison, two grandchildren, Alex West and Cory Poole.

Mr. Morrow is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn Morrow of the home, four children, Angela Poole Stone and husband David of Asheville, Anita Harmon and husband Chris of Boiling Springs, Penny Rivera of Shelby, Archie Lee Morrow,II and wife Joy of Cherryville. Seven siblings, Frank Morrow and wife Linda, Dennis Morrow and wife Lynda, David Morrow, Bonnie Pearson and husband Gary, Sarah Jones, Kathy Elgin and husband Rick, and Loise Robinson. Eight grandchildren, Megan Greer and husband Alexander, Christen Harmon, Ryan West and Kimberly Glover, Jason Harmon and wife Paris, Emily Revis and husband Nick, Wesley Rivera and Kayla Pritchard, Emma Morrow, Kristen Devore, and husband Nick, ten great grandchildren, Jayda Greer, Rian Kelley, Oliver Harmon, Adeline Greer, Archer Harmon, Aria Greer, Madison St. Clair, Willow West, Journey West, and Rowan Devore.

Mr. Morrow served his country in the United States Army and was involved in the Vietnam and Korean Conflict. Archie Morrow was described as a devoted husband, dad, grandfather and great grandpa.  He was also affectionately called the "Mayor of Hillsdale" as he kept law and order in the community, he lived in.

He will be remembered for many reasons but his great sense of humor and wit as well as his love for his family set him apart.

We are thankful for the legacy he leaves behind and the smiles that will remain forever in our hearts.  

The family will receive friends Monday, November 6, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church from 1-2pm and other times at their respective homes.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, November 6th, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Cal Robinson. Burial will immanently follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be David Stone, Wesley Rivera, Jason Harmon, Ryan West, Nick Revis, and Alexander Greer.

To sign the guest book, please go to www.clevelandfuneralservices.com.

A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. 2518 West Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152   704-487-5811

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory

2518 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152

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