John Wesley Morrow III

Born: March 14, 1942 Red Bank, NJ

Died January 19, 2023 Morganton, GA

Preceded in death by his Father, John Wesley Morrow Jr., and his Mother, Josephine (Morrow) Dolce

Survived by:

His Wife, Kathleen (Lipke) Morrow, and his (5) children

Daniel Wesley Morrow (SAR 8th Gen) & Carol of Hobe Sound, FL

Grandchildren:

Lora (Morrow) & Edwin Moorhouse

Kristen (Morrow) & Silas Nelson

Victoria Morrow

John Morrow IV

Daniel Morrow II (SAR 9th Gen) Sgt. USMC

James Wesley Morrow & Marty of Hobart, OK

Grandchildren:

Macy (Morrow) & Jonathan Gelnar

Gage & Kirstyn Morrow

Captain Thomas Wesley Morrow & Erin of Palm City, FL

Grandchildren:

Thomas Morrow II

Taylor Morrow

Captain Kevin John Morrow & Maria Christina – West Palm Beach, FL

Grandchildren:

John-Sebastian Morrow

Ana Maria Morrow

Jacqueline Morrow – Loxahatchee, FL

Great Grandchildren – Braylon, Trace, Jett, Jax, Kollyns

Sister – Marguerite (Morrow) & Ray Fred, Palm Beach, Gardens FL

Nephews:

Bruce Fred (Pam), Port St. Lucie, FL

Cousins:

Tom Doughty (Sharon) – Maryland

Joe Hellmers (Patti) – New Jersey

Kathy Doughty – Ohio

Fishing Spots Around The globe:

Maine to Nantucket, the Outer Banks and along the Florida Coast, The entire Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Baja California and even in Australia. Palm Beach will always be his Port of Call.

Organizations:

Sons of the American Revolution (7th Gen)

West Palm Beach Fishing Club Member over 64 years

Awards:

IGFA - Tommy Gifford Legendary Captain

International Angler

Organizer:

"Jack Morrow Mullet Gutters Luncheons" (proudest accomplishment to get retired captain and mates together for a group meal)

Jack has held many local & world fishing records over the years.

Tournament Wins:

First Captain to win the International Masters Angling Tournament twice in ‘80 & ‘82

Chub Cay Blue Marlin Tournament

Cat Cay White Marlin Tournament

Cat Cay Tuna Tournament

Stuart Sailfish Club Tournament

Plus many more and 2nd & 3rd placings as well as prestigious tournaments like the Gold Cup, Silver Sailfish and other local and Bahamian tournaments.

Notable Catches:

29 Sailfish/Day & 54 Sailfish/Day

1,025 lb. Giant Blue Fin Tuna

825 lb. Blue Marlin

7 Giant Tuna between 600-700 lbs. in one day

9 Blue Marlin in one day

Most notable mates:

Jack’s two sons Tom & Kevin (both Captains now) as well as Ted Tardonia & Tim Sperling.

Most notable boats were:

The Pretti Patti (George Markham), One Bull (Herb Skinner) & the Boys R Us (Greg Garvey). Jack fished on 11 Charter boats, 10 Private boats with many professional anglers.

Most notable boats fished on:

Rybovich, Merritt & Viking Yachts

Jack got know every boat builder very well as he supervised and managed the building of some custom yachts, especially the Rybovich & Merritt Families.

Celebrity Anglers included:

Johnny Morris, Paul Newman, Mel Tillis & Perry Como

Jack had lost many friends over the years, but never lost the love for fishing. He always treated others with respect, wanted to learn more and better ways and teach the next generation paying it forward. He was a top gun fisherman and will be missed by his family, the sport fishing industry, many friends & other captains.

Monday January 23rd, 2023

Service: 10:00 Funeral Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Riviera Beach, FL

Monday January 23rd, 2023

Memorial Celebration: 5:00-8:00 at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral Home

754 US-1 North Palm Beach, FL

Tuesday January 24th, 2023

Burial at Sea: 10:00

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howard-quattlebaum.com for the Morrow family.