Marshall Morrow

Marshall R. Morrow, 68, died August 11, 2006 at his home. He passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Marshall was born August 9, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Elroy 'Bud' Morrow and Mary K. Jones Morrow. He moved to Mansfield at an early age where he resided until his death. Marshall was a 1956 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. After graduation, he faithfully served in the United States Marine Corps and was discharged a Lance Corporal in 1961. On April 7, 1962, he married Glenda K. Snyder. Marshall was employed by the Ohio Brass Company-which later became Citation Corporation Mansfield Foundry-as a skilled patternmaker for 44 years. He enjoyed many sports, playing softball for the Trading Post of Mansfield. He was an avid bass fisherman and enjoyed fishing on the Clearfork Reservoir for over 30 years. He was a member of the Clearfork Wednesday Night Bass Club winning many local tournaments and lunker awards. In addition to fishing, he enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Possum Run, later called The Woods Golf Club in Mansfield for 42 years. An accomplished golfer, Marshall enjoyed competing in scrambles and tournaments throughout the area. Over the course of his life he had seven holes-in-one, including one during a 1964 contest that resulted in a brand new Chevrolet. When not on the golf course, Marshall enjoyed playing cards and pool with his many friends. A loving and caring husband and father, he enjoyed family vacations and making annual trips to Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was a member of the American Legion Post #535 in Bellville and Amvets Post #26 in Mansfield. Marshall attended Berean Baptist Church in Mansfield and will be remembered for his inspiration, courage and perseverance. Semper Fi.

Marshall is survived by Glenda, his caring wife of 44 years; one daughter and one son, Marsha K. Morrow of Mansfield and Dr. Jeffery A. Morrow of Mobile, AL; and two brothers and one sister, John Morrow of Phoenix, AZ, William Morrow of Caldwell, ID, and Rosemary Forseth of Hartford, VT.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, officiated by Pastor David J. Pound. Military services will follow in the parking lot of the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12-1 p.m. Contributions are being accepted by the family to establish an annual Lunker Bass Award in Marshall's memory. Contributions may also be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.