Rodney Mason Morrow, 66 years of age, of Sumter, SC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side. A proud United States Army veteran, SGT Rodney Morrow, RET, lived a life defined by service, dedication, and unwavering love for country and community.
Born on St. Petersburg, Florida, [First Name] enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18, serving with honor and distinction for 17 1/2 years. He completed several tours in North Korea and was recognized with successfully leading his platoon and battalion exevals, Brigade FTX, Team Spirit 91, and Brigade CALFEX, spent extraordinary time and effort in developing a platoon Standard of Operations, became the subject matter expert on 25-101 and played a key role in developing the Currahee Leader Book, acting First Sergeant prior and during the Command inspection, and for meritorious service while serving as Platoon Sergeant for Company 1/506 Infantry which is a testament to his courage and commitment.
After retiring from military service, Rodney continued to serve others through volunteer work, mentoring programs, substitute work in Clarendon School District, volunteer Basketball Coach, work at the Rimini Institute or community involvement, earning the respect and admiration of all who knew. The last several years, Rodney fulfilled a dream of helping to create a business selling gourmet pecans, Aim To Please Treats. Rodney proudly hung a banner on the business which says, “Veteran Owned & Wife Operated”. He loved chatting with customers, discussing sports and politics. He and his wife spent many days and nights working to bring his dream to fruition which still thrives today. Rodney even named the business in honor of his adopted father’s business ventures, Ed Morrow. Rodney was a positive person who loved to laugh, cut-up, and make everyone smile. Rodney never met a stranger and always put others first. Rodney had a famous saying, regardless of the day of the week, Rodney always said, “It’s another beautiful Monday” because each day presents a new beginning to get things right.
Rodney Mason Morrow is survived by his wife, Janet Caldwell-Morrow, Children: Jermey Wade, Jamaine Wade, Nicholas Morrow, Samantha Pratt, all of which reside in Georgia and James Gregory Caldwell of Alabama and James Aaron Caldwell of Georgia. In addition to Rodney’s wife and children, he is survived by his birth mother, Mary Williams of Coconut Creek, Florida, his sisters: Kiz Everett Canty (Levy) of South Carolina, Melani Lawrence of Rhode Island, Angelica Gross (Russell) of Florida, Kim Daniels (Charles) of Georgia, Tangela Davis (Shaun) of Georgia and brothers: Terry Lawrence of Georgia, Allen Michau of North Carolina, Emory Williams of Florida, Everette Williams (Yolanda) of Florida, Malcolm Lawrence of Rhode Island. Rodney was predeceased by his birth father, Macon Lawrence of Rhode Island, adopted mother, Kay Morrow of South Carolina and adopted father, Ed Morrow of North Carolina and adopted step-mother, Evelyn Morrow of North Carolina. In addition, Rodney was predeceased by his sisters, Leida Lawrence of Rhode Island and Regina Outler of Florida. Rodney Morrow was blessed to have 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Rodney will be deeply missed but forever remembered for his bravery, compassion, and unwavering spirit.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.
