MORROW
Landrum, SC
Charles Harold Morrow, Sr
Mr. Charles Harold Morrow, Sr. 94, of 306 S Lyles Ave., Landrum passed away Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 at White Oak Manor, Tryon, NC.
Mr. Morrow was born in Landrum, SC on September 29, 1917, the son of the late Isom and Olive (Harrison) Morrow and was the widower of Hellen (Bridgman) Morrow.
He is survived by a daughter: Elizabeth Moore of Duncan, two sisters: Mary Alverson, Dorothy Bokanoski, both of Spartanburg, 5 grandchildren: Charles Harold Morrow, III and wife Kelly, Wesley Alexander Morrow, Kathryn J Morrow, Matthew R Moore, Laura A Moore, two great grandchildren: Charles Harold Morrow, IV, Riley Amelia Morrow, special nieces and nephews: Nancy Byrd and husband Robby, Carolyn Lawter and husband Tommy. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law: Dee Morrow of Simpsonville. Mr Morrow was predeceased by a son: Charles Harold Morrow, Jr., a granddaughter: Anna Moore and 1 sister and 2 brothers.
He retired from Carruth Furniture and was a founding member of the Landrum Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of Landrum Methodist Church where he taught the Wesley Bible Class for over 40 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II aboard th USS Vicksburg and was active in the battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was also present at the signing of the Peace Treaty.
The family will receive friends Sunday immediately following the service.
A memorial service will be held at Landrum Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 27th, with Rev Jane Jenkins and Rev Jimmy Camp officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Landrum United Methodist Church, 227 N Howard Ave, Landrum, SC 29356.
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