Douglas Conway Morrow

My journey here is over…. I made it home. On this Earth…I am never more to roam. I crossed the river, soared past the great divide. I had no fear in me, for Jesus waited on the other side. He took my hand, said come walk with me: My blind eyes were opened, what joy I now see: I rest with Angels. No more pain for me. Please don’t stand and weep, for my soul has been set free… I love you all and would have liked to stay, but sweet joy is mine, just like I prayed Take the hand of the Lord on the path, stay straight and when your life is over, I will be waiting by the gate. SFC (R) Douglas C. Morrow 69, of Kyle, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Welch, West Virginia on November 30, 1952, he was a son of the late Robert L. and Ruth A. Morrow. He was a member of the Mercy Seat Baptist Church and later joined the Galilee Baptist Church. He was a retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) of the United States Army where he served as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist as well as a correctional officer. Doug was a 1971 graduate of Northfork High School (Blue Demons). He studied two years at Bluefield State College before being drafted into the United States Army, the last group to be drafted by the Selection Board. He also attended the Criminal Justice Academy of the State of South Carolina, College of Police Science, plus many other institutions. Other than his parents, Doug was preceded in death by two sisters, Marion and Pamela; brothers, Robert and Samuel, several aunts, and uncles. Those left to cherish his memories are sisters, Mary (Dwight) Bradley of Winchester, VA, Darlene (Larry) Wilkins of Kyle, WV, Roberta (Ricky) Freeman, and Kathy Morrow of Roanoke, VA; brothers, James (Bonnie) Cabiness of El Paso, TX, Robert K. Morrow of Florida, Robert L. Morrow III and Sean Morrow both of Orlando, FL; Julius Morrow of Chesapeake, VA; special friends, Booker T. Thomas, SGT Bernard Carter and wife Lorraine, SFC Tim Davis and wife Sharon, Mrs. Helen Berger, Deacon Lloyd Glenn, Sister Mary Martin, Zeke Hariston, Ellis and Gloria Bryson, and Victor Helms. Thanks for everything Vickie Helms, Darnell Panell, and John Braggs. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Homegoing celebration of Douglas C. Morrow’s life will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Galilee Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Elder Donna Jackson and Rev. Joe Moore officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Galilee Baptist Church from 5 PM to 8 PM. Burial will follow service at Restlawn Cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers. Full military honors will be conducted by the Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Morrow family.