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Order of Service Song…………………………………………………………………..….I look to you (Whitney Houston) Scripture……………………………………….….........Crystal Gale Morrow (Niece) John 14:1-3 (#3 of 15 Bible Verses for Funerals) 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. Eulogy…………………………………………………………………………..…Michael Thompson Scripture………………………….……………………………………….Jeffrey Hatfield Psalm 23 (#9 of 15 Bible Verses for Funerals) 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Reading of the Obituary……………………….……Tony Wiley (Childhood friend) Song……………………………Ribbon in the Sky for our Love (Stevie Wonder) Remarks and Reflection…………………………………...Terence Morrow (Son) Song…………………………....Dance with my Father again (Luther Vandross) Remarks from Family and Friends (2 minutes please) Poem Reading…………..…………………………………………………………….Cousin Song…………………………………………His Eye is on the Sparrow (Lauryn Hill) Acknowledgements, Cards & Condolences….Debra Dixon (Sister-in-Law) Song……………………………………………Take me to the King (Tamela Mann)
The Life Journey of Grayling Dennis Morrow Grayling Dennis Morrow, known as Dennis to many who loved him, was known to embrace life. He entered the world on September 19th, 1955 in Graham, North Carolina. He was the 3nd Son and Child of Mary Louise Morrow. Dennis’ siblings included John (Skip), Ray (Wolf), and Robin (Susie) Morrow. Ray and Robin preceded Dennis in death. Dennis attended Graham High School. Dennis moved from North Carolina to New York City in 1976 where he met his beloved wife and partner in life, Charlene and her young daughter, Michelle who he loved and adopted. This wonderful union produced their son, Terence. He moved the family from New York City to Atlanta, GA in 1990. Dennis went through a series of careers, but he found a career that he loved as a Owner and Operator Truck Driver, and traveled many places across the country. Many times, his wife, Charlene traveled with him where they enjoyed the open road on many of his loads and jobs. Dennis had a calming personality and was known by many to be very cool, steady, and laid back. He was also very hardworking, responsible, and dependable. People often asked him why he worked so hard, and his famous response was, “A man’s got to do, what a man’s got to do.” He leaves behind his mother, Mary Louise Morrow, his beloved wife, Charlene Morrow, his children, Michelle Berry and Terence Morrow, 3 grandchildren, Corey Dunn Berry II, Christopher Ray Berry, and Jordan Fitzgerald Cooper, great-grand daughter Za’Niyah Rose Berry all of Atlanta, GA, his mother-in-law, Allean White, of Bronx, NY as well as sisters-in-Iaw, Patricia Baines of Atlanta, GA, Debra Dixon of Brooklyn, NY, Mae Morrow of Bronx, NY, Melinda Gail Morrow of Burlington, North Carolina, Uncle James (Jim) Morrow of North Carolina and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, and many friends. Dennis will be missed terribly.
“When God saw that you were getting tired And a cure was not to be
Celebration of Life and Homegoing Service for Grayling (Dennis) Morrow
So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to me” With Tearful eyes we watch you And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hardworking Hands at Rest It broke our hearts but proved to us “God only takes the Best”
Acknowledgements, Gratitude, and Thank You”: The Morrow Family thanks each and every one of you for every expression of Kindness, a Very Special Thanks to our Family and Friends, both near and far, who so unselfishly assisted in every way possible. God’s richest blessings be upon the many friends and family who have expressed their love and comforting words, cards, visits, calls, and other loving acts. These acts of love and support has sustained and strengthened us. May God graciously bless and keep you in his care. We love you, we appreciate you and we Thank you! Program/Obituary Design lovingly submitted by Debra Dixon, sister-in-law with writing and content assistance lovingly provided by Michelle Berry, daughter.
Sunrise – September 19, 1955 Sunset – January 21, 2014 Saturday, January 25th, 2014 – 2:00 pm Held at: Williams Funeral and Cremation Services 2120 May Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
