Memorial
Rev. Ronald J. Morrow, 76 of Cedar Rapids died Monday May 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services at 11:00 AM on Friday at the Gospel Light Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Williams will officiate. There will be a meal and a time of fellowship immediately after the service. Entombment at 3:00 PM on Friday at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of a visitation we will be honoring him during the Wednesday Night Service at 7:00 PM. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife Betty; a son Rev. Kip (Nelly) of Cedar Rapids and Deke (Bridget) of Marion; a daughter Tapi (David) Hedger of Granite Bay, California; one brother Robert (Sharon) of Cedar Rapids and a sister Jean (Steve) Bowman of Florida. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Lauren, Devin, Montana, Becky, Remington, Royce, Victoria, Zane and one great grandchild Lyla. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Richard and a grandchild Lucas.
Rev. Ron was born on February 20, 1940 in Cedar Rapids the son of Robert and Maysel Smith Morrow. He was a student in the first graduating class from Jefferson High School in 1958. He married Betty J. Smith on July 9, 1960 in Cedar Rapids.
Rev. Ron worked for 25 years at King’s Concrete, starting as a dispatcher and later becoming their general manager. In 1980 Rev. Ron was called to the ministry and founded the Gospel Light Baptist Church where he has been the senior pastor the past 37 years.
His family and his ministry were paramount in his life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and pastor. Rev. Ron received an Honorary Doctorate degree from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana.
He enjoyed photography, traveling with Betty, classic and muscle cars and especially the time spent with his family, church family and many many friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.