John Mack Morrow

October 24, 1949 - February 9, 2021

John Mack Morrow, 71, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. He was born on October 24, 1949 in Mooresville, to the late Onlan and Helen Surratt Morrow. He lettered in football, track and wrestling at South Iredell. He worked for the Iredell Statesville school system for over 20 years.  This past year he was inducted into the South Iredell Athletic Hall of fame.  He was an eagle scout, he served as a boy scout leader, worked in the summer tutoring children who needed help. He wrote a column for the Mooresville Tribune, led march of the graduates the last year he worked for the school system. Despite his limitations from an accident in his teens, he lived a life that included a lot of service to others.  Johnny did not have many opportunities in life, he made opportunities for himself.  He loved God and served in his church at one time as deacon and an elder.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Penny Gail Morrow. He is survived by his wife, Jean Mills Morrow; sister, Dr. Deana Morrow (Frankie Tack). Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon), on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Centre Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Howard officiating. Burial immediately following the service at the church cemetery. Due to Covid masks are required. For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.facebook.com/CavinCookFuneralHomeServices/ In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Centre Presbyterian Church, 129 Centre Church Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Morrow family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com