MORROW WILLIAM O

CW2 William O. Morrow was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/25/2006 at the age of 60.8 from Heart attack
Scottsdale, AZ
Flight Classes 68-511 and 68-19
Date of Birth 09/10/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 336 AHC in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam LUCKY STRIKE
This information was provided by Tim Case, Don Endy

More detail on this person: Bill Morrow, 60, died suddenly Sunday, June 25th. He was born on September 10th, 1945 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and predeceased by his mother, Margaret, and father, William. He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly of Scottsdale., his brother Steve (Sandra), niece and nephew Lindsey and Sam Morrow, Houston, Texas, and, niece Amanda Lockhart, Austin, Texas. He is also survived by Beverly's children, Richard Waller (Carol), Stacey Thompson (Mark), Lance Parrish and Craig Parrish. Additional survivors who brought him such joy in planning trips and surprises are his "inherited" grandchildren, Brittani Parrish, Cheyenne, Kasey and Josh Parrish, Caitlyn Thompson, Andrew and Danny Waller. Bill graduated from Texas Christian University and went on to serve in Vietnam in 68-69 flying helicopters where he was awarded the Navy's Distinguished Flying Cross. He became a member of the wonderful Southwest Airlines family as a pilot in 1982 retiring as a Captain this past September. Bill was unbelievably generous to those who needed help, a fiercely loyal friend, a loving and warm husband, and gave generously of his time and talent to the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Bill's life will be held on Saturday, July 1st, from 2:00 ~ 5:00 p.m. at McCormick Ranch Golf Club at 7505 McCormick Parkway. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Bill's memory to: Southwest Airlines Employee Catastrophic Assistance Charity HDQ 1 CA, P.O. Box 36611, Dallas, TX 75235 or Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix, 501 East Roanoke, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Burial information: Old Portsmouth Cemetery, Portsmouth, RI

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