Louis "Lou" Morrow Jr.

extraordinary woodwork craftsman, cook, and artist passed away on January 11, 2022 at the

age of 77.

Louis Morrow Jr. was born February 4, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Louis Cecil

Morrow and Vernice Morrow. He was the oldest of two children.

Lou graduated from O’Fallon Technical High School in the class of June, 1962. There he began

to discover and hone his artistic skills through various sketches, drawings, and paintings. Lou

worked initially in construction after high school before taking a job working as a sheet metal

fabricator at McDonnell-Douglas (now known as Boeing Aerospace Company). Lou retired from

Boeing after 35 years of service in June of 1999.

Lou was a devoted loving husband, and a father of two. He became a father to his son Jason in

July of 1967 from a previous marriage. He later met his wife Betty, with whom he enjoyed 35

years of marriage and had a daughter, Dorcas (Didi).

Lou was remarkably talented in working with his hands, especially through cooking and crafting

things. He particularly enjoyed cooking for his family and barbequing for summer holidays. Lou

also had a love for new gadgets/electronics, bold fashion, and taking pictures; though he often

preferred to be behind the camera rather than in the photo himself. His favorite pastimes

included having a routine of watching specific television shows daily with his wife Betty, as well

as watching Sunday football during football season, Cardinals baseball games, adding creative

new pieces to the landscaping of his home, and working regularly in his “shop” in the basement

crafting various new things for the house or for others out of wood.

Lou was strong-willed with a selfless attitude, and would often say: “Don’t you worry about me.”

He preferred to see others smile at something he gave or at a joke or story he told, as opposed

to ever asking anything of others in return. His favorite holiday was Christmas, and it was often

clear that Lou put genuine thought behind each gift he gave. Lou confessed belief in Jesus

Christ as his Lord and Savior in his latter years, and his spirit will be greatly missed.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Vernice Morrow. He leaves to cherish his

love and memories: his wife, Betty Morrow; daughter Didi (Brian) Lombardo, son Jason

(Sherrie) Morrow, sister Doris Morrow Ray, nephew Rarlon Ray, five grandchildren - Zachary

Morrow, Jade Morrow, Chadwick Morrow, Bella Lombardo, and Mia Lombardo, along with a host

of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Louis will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Kriegshauser Mortuary-West Chapel, 9450 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kriegshausermortuary.com for the MORROW family.