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Vance Morrow Obituary
Mr. Morrow, husband of the late Janie Ray White Morrow, died February 21, 2011. Born April 4, 1922, in Hamlet, N.C., he was a son of the late Dr. Thomas Lacy Morrow and Ethel Kilroy Morrow. An Army Air Corps veteran, he served as a first lieutenant in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. He earned a degree in Ceramic Engineering from N.C. State in 1948 and was a member of Sigma Pi. He was married in 1946 and moved to Columbia in 1949. As vice president of Hoffman and Hoffman, Inc., he promoted the advancement of heating, air conditioning and ventilation, retiring in 1990.
Surviving are his sons, Vance A. Morrow Jr. (Margo) of Westminster, Md., Douglas M. Morrow (Pam) of Columbia; daughters, Dorothy Morrow Hanson of Savannah, Ga., Barbara "Bobbie" Morrow of Bluffton; sister, Martha Elwynn Morrow of Seneca, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a brother, Dr. Thomas Lacy Morrow Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chronic Disease Fund (www.cdfund.org), 6900 North Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 200, Plano, TX 75024.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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for Vance Morrow
Mary Beth Dawson Gillis
February 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss.
February 24, 2011
Doug - We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We will continue to pray for you and your family. I'm sure he and bob are already crappie fishing in heaven!
We hope to see you at the lake soon!
Helen Areheart, Howard and Angie Docherty and families
Robert & Maeve Koch
February 24, 2011
My wife and I extend to the Morrow family our condolences over your loss. We knew Mr. Morrow as neighbors for the last few years. It became quickly apparent to us during our chats with him that he was a man of character, integrity, and intellect. We will miss him.
February 24, 2011
"Vance, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow." Teresa Williams & Family
Wesley Harrell
February 24, 2011
Vance, So sorry to hear about your dad. May God bless you and your family. Wesley and Carol Harrell, Marietta, Ga
February 24, 2011
Vance - I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Harrington
February 23, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Holland
Helene Sessler
February 23, 2011
Vance, It's been years since we've last seen each other, but I wanted to offer my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. What a wonderful man and role model he was. May you all feel God's blessings as you and your family go through this time of loss.
Helene Sessler
Jack and Nan Barwick
February 23, 2011
Our sincere sympathy at your loss, may, God comfort you on ythis hour of grief and may His promise sustain you in the days to come. Nan and Jack Barwick
February 23, 2011
It was an honor to have met Vance Morrow. It was a joy to visit with him each time I saw him.
Sincerely,
Gwen Burley Longview, WA
Milford Hunter
February 23, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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