Edwin Joseph Morrow, Jr.

Edwin “Ed” Joseph Morrow, Jr., M.D. 93 y.o. of Houston died April 5, 2015. He was born June 18, 1921 in Waco, Texas. He would have been the first to say that he led a fulfilled life. He is survived by his three children Jenny Jo Morrow Senac of Beach City and husband Rusty, Ed Morrow, III of Kingwood and his wife Jan, and Eileen Morrow Stork Caudle of Houston; three grandchildren Brian M. Stork of Dallas and wife Kristen, E. J. Morrow, IV and wife Robbie, Christopher Morrow and fiancee Jenny Domaschk; three great grand children and another great grandaughter due in May; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved sister-in-law Evelyn Morrow.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Dorothy Martin Morrow. They celebrated 67 years of marriage together. He was also preceded in death by his four siblings Mary Ellen Morrow Carlson, Thomas Clark Morrow, Julia Ann Morrow Coleman and Charles William Morrow.

Ed graduated from Baylor University in 1942 with a B.S. in Chemistry & Biology. Upon graduation he was employed by Maintenance Engineering as a chemist.

In 1944 he was admitted to Baylor Medical School in Houston. He performed his internship at St. Louis University. He completed his residency program under Paul V. Ledbetter, M.D. at Memorial Hospital in Houston and began practicing internal medicine with the Ledbetter Clinic Association at the Medical Arts Building in 1950 in downtown Houston and retired from private practice in 2000.

Ed served as President of the Houston Heart Association, President of the Texas Heart Association, President of Ledbetter Clinic. He had teaching appointments at the University of Texas Dental Branch for 35 years and Baylor College of Medicine for 40 years and served on the Board of Directors of Hycel Corporation.

He received the Legion of Honor award from the Houston Kiwanis for 40 years of service and was awarded the Retired Physician of the Year in 2006 by the Harris County Medical Society recognizing his many years of volunteer work with the San José Clinic. He also performed physicals for the US Military Entrance Processing Station in Houston and for Texas Task Force One and assisted with triage for Hurricane Katrina refugees at the Astrodome.

Ed was a very early supporter of establishing a Jesuit high school in Houston and helped establish Strake Jesuit in 1961 along with his and Dorothy’s continued support of St. Agnes Academy.

Among the organizations that meant the most to Dr. Morrow was the Houston Wednesday Breakfast Association of which he was a member for 60 years.

Ed’s home on Trinity Bay in Beach City was a highlight of his life where he loved to work on projects in his barn.

In the last few years, Ed devoted himself to the care of his wife and his friends at the Brookdale Galleria (formerly The Hampton). His love for Dorothy and his family was remarkable and evident. His example as a husband and father will endure and together, Ed and Dorothy set the finest of examples to all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ed was full of life and was a dynamic, friendly and generous spirit. His enthusiastic and warm presence will be missed by many.

In lieu of customary remembrances, a contribution to the San José Clinic of Houston, 2615 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77002 or a charity of your choice may be made in his honor.

The family wishes to thank Peter Chang, M.D. for his assistance.

A memorial celebration of Ed’s life will be held on Thursday April 9 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, Texas 77056. A reception will follow.