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Robert Gene Morrow

Robert Gene Morrow, age 88, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Carolina's HealthCare System-Cleveland. Born July 25, 1929 he was the son of the late Reid Edward Morrow and Bessie Green Morrow. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. He was a proud Tar Heel, graduating from UNC Chapel Hill in 1957. He was a former Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. Along with dancing in the ring he was a skilled dancer outside of it as well, earning him a championship in Shag Dancing. He enjoyed golf and later bridge as well, and he loved his Kansas City Chiefs.

In addition to his parents Robert was preceded in death by two brothers; Don Morrow and Tye Morrow; and one sister, Kay Morrow.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert Gene Morrow Jr. of Overland Park, KS and one daughter Leigh Moore of Charlotte, three brothers; Van Morrow and wife Lina of Spartanburg, SC, Keith Morrow and wife Brenda of Shelby and Mickey Morrow and wife Kay of Lake Junaluska; three grandchildren, Nicki Morrow Rohloff and husband Brian of Seattle, WA, Ryan Matthew Upchurch of Austin, TX, and Hunter Moffatt of Overland Park, KS as well as two great-grandchildren, Kingston and Ivy.

Service details will be announced at a later date by Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.

Memorials may be made to: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Morrow.


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