Benny Michael Morrow

Benny was a business man and owned and operated Morrow Enterprises in Rutherfordton, NC. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed vintage cars and was loved by all his family and friends.

He was born July 16, 1948 in McDowell County, NC to the late William Horace Morrow and Eloise Seagle Morrow.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brothers, William, Devond and Rodger Morrow.

Surviving are his daughter, Amanda Morrow Surratt and husband, Charles of Conover, NC; his sister, Linda Morrow Smith of Conway, SC; two grandchildren, Sara Epley of the US Navy in Virginia Beach, VA and Jessy Epley of Conover, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 in McCall Memorial Chapel at Kirksey Funeral Home, Marion with Rev. Mike Haire officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Heart Association – Region 1 – 50 South French Broad Ave. Asheville, NC 28801.

Kirksey Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family.

Words of comfort may be shared with the Morrow family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com