William Dempsey Morrow Jr.

William D. Morrow Jr., age 85, and a 40-year resident of Cumming Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 21st, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on December 11th, 1935 in Sugar Town, Louisiana, to W.D. Sr. and Ava Rillia (Houston) Morrow. Bill grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he graduated high school and college while serving his country in the U.S. Navy Federal Reserve. While in college, he fell in love with Elizabeth Chapmen and they were soon married in 1957. They shared 56 wonderful years together until her death in 2013. A man of faith, Bill loved the Lord and lived his message through charity and active membership in the Presbyterian Church. He was a strong witness to his family and many friends, serving the Lord with both words and actions.

Bill began his career in insurance as a young adjuster for Livaudais Agency in Lafayette, LA. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming Sr. Vice President of Marketing for Commercial Union in Boston, MA. Bill and his family then moved to Atlanta, GA, where he went on to run Agency Management Systems as Executive Vice President. After retiring, he began a second successful career building houses. A true outdoorsman, Bill spent his free time traveling, camping, hunting, and fishing. Among his hobbies were restoring old cars, painting, commodity trading, and weekly card games with his many good friends. He especially loved spending the holidays with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

Bill was a man of integrity, faith, and good humor, who lived life to the fullest and helped others along the way. His spirit brightened every room he entered, and he always found a way to make others smile. He is missed greatly by his friends and family, and his memory will live on for years to come.

Bill is survived by son: William Morrow lll of Cumming GA; Truth Pamela Graf of Atlanta, GA; grandson: Christopher Graf of Roswell GA; grandson: Nicholas Graf of Cumming, GA; granddaughter: Jessica Graf of Roswell, GA; great-granddaughter: Corrine Sanfilippo of Big Canoe, GA; sister: Melinda Ridenhour of Rowlett, TX; daughter-in-law Linda Morrow of Cumming, GA; sister-in-law: Ellen Marie Campbell of Sulphur, LA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Betty Morrow, and sister George Anne Benoit.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The service will take place at Bill's long-time church, Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian.