A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Anthony Tony Morrow at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas. Rite of Committal and interment will be held in Bellevue Memorial Park. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. Derouen will celebrate the Mass.
Mr. Morrow, a resident of Opelousas, LA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Opelousas General Health System.
Tony served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the State of Louisiana Levee Board for over 40 years. Tony loved vegetable gardening and caring for his yard. He loved watching things grow. Tony had a strong love for his family, especially his grandchildren. Tony will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
Tony is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Morrow. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1959 and this year would have marked their 60th wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his sons, Jimmy Dwayne Morrow and wife, Michelle; Ray Anthony Morrow and wife, Carla; David Morrow and wife, Linda; his sisters-in-law, Christine Morrow and Loretta Morrow; his grandchildren, Jaci Morrow Collins and Teddy; Jenna Morrow Fontenot and Whitney; Brandon Fontenot and Hailey; Tyler Lavergne and Erin; Kyle Nicholas Morrow and Karri; Kevin Daniel Morrow and Wesleigh; Sarah McKalyn Morrow and fiancé, Ross; Caitlin McKenzie Morrow; Lindsay Claire Morrow and his great-grandchildren, Raina, Callie, Gracie, Drew, Levi, Trentin, Calib, Aydin, Coltin, Rowan and James.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Morrow and Lena Collette Morrow Denicola; his step-father, Joe Denicola; his brothers, Sal Morrow, Ciro Morrow; his infant grandson, Jason Dwayne Morrow; his first cousin, Tony J. Scrappy Morrow and wife, Dora; and his lifelong friend, Ed Kimble.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Morrow, Ray Morrow, David Morrow, Kyle Morrow, Kevin Morrow and Tyler Lavergne. Honorary pallbearers will be Sal Morrow, Jr. and Brandon Fontenot.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the staff of Tri-Community Nursing Home, his special friends, Melanie, Bobby Guillory and Rennotta Dupre, for their love, kindness, care and support.
Visiting hours will be observed on Monday, April 15, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, visitation will continue from at 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 AM. A rosary will be prayed on Monday evening at 6:30 PM by Deacon Jerome Collins.
Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.
Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Guestbook Entries
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Jimmy so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers and condolences go out to all the family
Ricky Moran
Kaplan, LA -
My deepest sympathies to The Morrow Family!!!
Heaven has gained another Angel🙏🙏🙏...
Sharon Oliney-Adams
Melville, LA -
Shelia Fitzgerald Marchand
Pineville, LA -
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz
Opelousas, LA -
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending my deepest sympathy and a comforting thought to the family of Mr. Anthony Morrow. The Father of tender mercies and the GOD of all comfort, comforts us in all our tribulation. GOD made hope for the dead possible by sending His only begotten son Jesus Christ to die for us . And Jesus promised that the dead will live again. Read John 5:21,28, 29.
Jean Williams
Port Barre, LA -
David, we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Nancy and Paul Briley
Nancy Briley
Opelousas, LA -
So sorry for your loss. So many great memories together with Mr. Tony and the family. You are in my prayers.
stephen payton
Central, LA -
The Morrow Family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your dad. May you hold tight to your memories and rest in the assurance that he is at peace and rejoicing in the Heavens. You have another special guardian angel watching over you.
We love you!!
Bill and Christina Curtis
Bill and Christina Curtis
Port Allen, LA -
Mr.Tony was a great man. I didn’t get to see him a lot. My heart goes out to all the family. May God comfort you all during this time. Love you all.
Karen Koenig
Marrero, LA -
I am sorrowxfor your lost. A very good neighbor of mind when he lived in Melville
Pastor John Harris
Melville, LA -
We are praying for Uncle Tony and the family. We are sorry for your loss. WWe have lots of good memories of UUncle Tony and the family. Love y'all. Terry and Debbie
Terry & Debbie Soileau
Houston, TX -
Very sorry about uncle Tony. He was the last of the in law males. Wonder who MOMO gonna serve coffee to first?🤔
Sharon edge
Milton, FL
Condolences(12)
Sign GuestbookRicky Moran
Sunday, April 21, 2019Kaplan, LA
Jimmy so sorry for the loss of your Dad. My prayers and condolences go out to all the family
Sharon Oliney-Adams
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Melville, LA
My deepest sympathies to The Morrow Family!!!
Heaven has gained another Angel🙏🙏🙏...
Shelia Fitzgerald Marchand
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Pineville, LA
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Opelousas, LA
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jean Williams
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Port Barre, LA
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending my deepest sympathy and a comforting thought to the family of Mr. Anthony Morrow. The Father of tender mercies and the GOD of all comfort, comforts us in all our tribulation. GOD made hope for the dead possible by sending His only begotten son Jesus Christ to die for us . And Jesus promised that the dead will live again. Read John 5:21,28, 29.
Nancy Briley
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Opelousas, LA
David, we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Nancy and Paul Briley
stephen payton
Monday, April 15, 2019Central, LA
So sorry for your loss. So many great memories together with Mr. Tony and the family. You are in my prayers.
Bill and Christina Curtis
Sunday, April 14, 2019Port Allen, LA
The Morrow Family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your dad. May you hold tight to your memories and rest in the assurance that he is at peace and rejoicing in the Heavens. You have another special guardian angel watching over you.
We love you!!
Bill and Christina Curtis
Karen Koenig
Sunday, April 14, 2019Marrero, LA
Mr.Tony was a great man. I didn’t get to see him a lot. My heart goes out to all the family. May God comfort you all during this time. Love you all.
Pastor John Harris
Sunday, April 14, 2019Melville, LA
I am sorrowxfor your lost. A very good neighbor of mind when he lived in Melville
Terry & Debbie Soileau
Sunday, April 14, 2019Houston, TX
We are praying for Uncle Tony and the family. We are sorry for your loss. WWe have lots of good memories of UUncle Tony and the family. Love y'all. Terry and Debbie
Sharon edge
Sunday, April 14, 2019Milton, FL
Very sorry about uncle Tony. He was the last of the in law males. Wonder who MOMO gonna serve coffee to first?🤔