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Harry Morrow Obituary
Harry W. Morrow, Jr., age 61, of Akron passed away suddenly on March 25, 2014 while wintering in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
He was preceded in death by parents, Harry W. Morrow, Sr. and Katherine Ford Morrow and "second parents" William and Clara Morrow. Harry was also preceded in death by sister, Bev Gibson.
Harry was born in Sewickley, Pa. on May 7, 1952 and was a graduate of Quaker Valley High School. After graduation he moved to Akron where he took classes at Akron University and started a career with Ohio Bell/ATT Phone Company where he worked until retirement in 2008.
Survivors include brother, Ken Morrow (Eileen); sister, Stella Cline (John); brother, Bill Morrow (Wendy) and brother-in-law Russ Gibson; as well as many nieces and nephews. Harry is also survived by long time companion and best friend, Curtis Shelton. Harry will be deeply missed by the many wonderful family and friends he had in his life.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to honor Harry's life will be held Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at the Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Rd., Copley, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
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Vickie Whatley
June 5, 2014
I ran into Harry last year at the store. As his usual self he kept me laughing. He was just a comedian without trying to be. I just found out today he passed in March. I had no idea. He was truly a beautiful person and friend. He was my first carpool buddy when I got transferred to Cleveland. He will truly be missed. Thank you Harry for being such a trusted and great friend.
April 28, 2014
Miss you Uncle Harry :(
Shea Hazel
April 27, 2014
I am so sorry that you left this earth so young. I will continue to remember all the good times we had at Ohio Bell so many many years ago. God bless your family and friends.
April 27, 2014
Love you Har!!
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Wally Espada
April 25, 2014
Harry, your name was called unexpectedly, you answered. Your journey's final destination, HEAVEN...R.I.P. eternally. Until we meet again my friend...love you??
Anne Conlon
April 25, 2014
Harry always had the gift of making each and every person always feel so special and like he was so happy to see them! What a great man!
April 24, 2014
You were a good man and a good friend, Harry ...love you ... Celeste
Dion & Ella Jenkins Overcomers Ministries
April 24, 2014
Wow! It was a joy to have had the opportunity to meet you, Dion and I will truly miss your warm smile and our life converstions at Edgars. May God Bless the family and grant you peace unspeakable!
Brian Gibson
April 23, 2014
I love you uncle Harry!!
Margaret Healy
April 23, 2014
Harry you were always a positive light at work and a pleasure to work with at AT&T. Then being a fellow Akron resident seeing you out and
about always brightened my day! Party on and until we met on the other side will miss you! I will toast you every time I have a margarita!!!!!
April 22, 2014
Dear Dear Harry, we almost got to see each other before you headed back up to Ohio. It would have been so much fun. We had many good times together so long ago. It would have been fun to go back in time with you.
Kimberly Zahnke
April 21, 2014
My condolences to the family and friends of Harry. He was an incredible leader and motivator, and truly one of the good guys that worked at Ohio Bell/AT&T. He will be missed by many, may he rest in peace.
April 21, 2014
This news is very very sad and I will never forget how much fun we had at OBT and ATT! Harry was such a class act and a good friend. I will miss him. Judy Vozar Coykendall
April 21, 2014
What can I say my dear cuz. We mostly talked on the phone and when John and I came to Florida to visit you were so very welcoming and wonderful as usual. Seeing your name and the year you were born and died was heart wrenching. You surely lived your dash beautifully Har. You helped me so much when we talked, helped make me a better person and I will miss you and I love you and we will see each other someday my dear Harry.
Wally Gunn
April 21, 2014
Condolences to Harry' Family...and our dear Friend Curtis Shelton! With Love Wally and Rosie
Roseann Archangel Gunn
April 21, 2014
My Precious Harry... I love you with all my heart... I am heartbroken and miss you so my Beloved Friend... Our paths will cross again.. and we will Dance the night away!. Rosie
Cathy Waters
April 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Harry's family and to his long time companion and friend Curt. Harry was a wonderful person and I will always have fond memories of our friendship.
Rosetta Washington
April 21, 2014
Harry your HAPPY demeanor will always be remembered! You are a TRUE GEM. Anyone who know you know they have lost a friend.
Tonia & Brian Gibson
April 21, 2014
We love and miss you so, so much!!
Kristy Wegloski
April 21, 2014
Harry was part of our AT&T family! I will remember how he could make a room light up and his smile. You will be greatly missed!
Vera Milenkovic
April 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to Harry's family and Curtis, his "bestest" friend. You will never be forgotten and you will always put a smile on my face whenever I think of you. RIP my dear friend :( :'(
Jim Bloch
April 21, 2014
Harry you will be truly missed. I am honored to have known you and worked with you. Life doesn't present alot of good people anymore but you for sure were one of them. No good byes just see you later friend
Larry Farrar
April 21, 2014
Harry you were a true mentor and friend not only to me, but everyone you encountered!
Amy Biggs
April 21, 2014
Love you Uncle Harry! Thank you for everything you taught me! I love and miss you tons!
Emily Compher
April 21, 2014
It doesn't feel real yet. Looking at this... I don't have words to explain. Miss you, Uncle Harry.
Beth
April 21, 2014
I carry fond memories of growing up on Shaker Drive with the Morrows & ALWAYS looked forward to dancing with Harry in the basement at 101!
Show 'em how it's done Har!
Patti Logston
April 21, 2014
Harry will be missed so much .we will miss his smile and his laugh .so much to miss about him .We Love you Curt, prayers and hugs to you and the family
Harry and Judy Treece
Patti Logston
April 21, 2014
Harry will be missed
Patti Logston
April 21, 2014
Traci Vaughn
April 20, 2014
Thank you Harry for being a genuine person who taught many how to live, love and dance! I'll miss your singing and rapping. You'll always be my "little monopoly man" Dance in Heaven my friend.
Tracy Treece
April 20, 2014
Harry and Curt quickly became family after they moved into the house across the street. Harry's incredible sense of humor and love for life and fun were magnetic. He just drew you in. Precious, as us Treece women call him, is an important part of our lives. His absence will forever leave a void in our homes, hearts and family.
Jim Caruso
April 20, 2014
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Harry. I worked with him at OBT/ATT for many years. He was a great person.
April 20, 2014
Well, Harry, I will miss you always, my dear brother. Your "presence" was one of friendship, counsel, kindness, humor and love. Is there even a word for that? Save me a dance when I get there, my happy face! I Love you, Liz
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