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.
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