Robert Franklin Morrow, Sr.

Robert Franklin Morrow, Sr., 89, of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in a local hospital. He was born at home in Riceville, TN on September 29, 1932 to Parker and Martha Callista Morrow. One of 16 children, Robert was born running! He was always on the go. After completion of school, he joined the Army in 1955 and upon returning home he started work at Dixie Stove in 1957. In 1961, he married his first wife and the mother of his son, Patsy Mullinax. He retired from Maytag in 1994 after 36 years of service. Never one to sit still, Robert continued working after retirement. He worked for Bi-Lo and mowed yards for many years.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers: Frances, George, Dean, Grady, Lester, Curl Jr., and Nelson; sisters: Leona, Estelle, Willie, and Anne; and grandchildren, Summer and Jake.

He is survived by his devoted son, Bobby and wife, Lisa of Benton; grandchildren: Petty Officer First Class Dylan (Autumn) Harvey currently of MD, Lauren (Josh) Soos of Delano; great grandchildren: Zack Rogers, Halle Massengill, and soon to be born baby girl; sisters: Mildred (C.L.) Swafford of AL, Faye (Isaac) Hicks of NC, Shirley (Cass) Hickman of Decatur, Juanita (Sterling) Womac of Calhoun, and Sue (Larry) Holder of Ooltewah; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends, Randall and Janice Higgins, and “Mamaw Weaver”; and his ex-wife, Eunice Evans and her sons, Mike and Danny Evans.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Cantrell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

His family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Morrow family guestbook at www.fikefh.com