David Stephen Morrow

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David Stephen Morrow, 69, of Huntsville, Tx, went home to Jesus on November 18, 2025, after a long battle with COPD and emphysema.

David was born in San Angelo, Tx on March 21, 1956. He grew up in Fort Stockton, Tx, graduating from Fort Stockton High School. David went on to attend Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University.

Growing up, David developed into a very talented quarterback, only to have his dreams of starting for the Fort Stockton Panthers shattered with back-to-back injuries to his throwing elbow. He was invited to Emory Bellard’s office upon arriving at Texas A&M, hoping for a walk- on position. But once again, his injury report put a quick end to that.

David’s career started in 1978 with UA Columbia, managing installation projects in San Antonio for his uncle, Kenneth Gunter. Upon the sale of UA Columbia, David later joined SabreData in Austin, continuing his career in co-ax and fiber optics installation.

David was a loyal and loving friend, who always put the needs of others before his own. Twelve years ago, David moved in with his aging mother-in-law, Billie Wooley Billie considered David her honorary adopted son and Billie made sure David went to church and knew Jesus as his LORD and savior. David was a changed man after he became closer to the LORD. He helped others that were less fortunate than him. He would help anyone he could, even though he was sick himself, he NEVER complained. He was happy and you could see the Lord move in his life.

Anyone who knew David knew he was a sports fanatic and news junkie. He loved to watch football. David would watch any sporting event live or on TV. He was a season ticket holder to the ICE BATS hockey team in Austin. He loved taking his boys to the games when they were little. He loved sports…. But his all-time favorite player was his daughter. David spent hours watching Elizabeth practice and play volleyball. From the age of ten to twenty-two he was a full-time volleyball supporter. He called his girl “Honey Badger “for the way she played the game. He was such a proud Dad. He could be seen at every volleyball game wearing a shirt that supported his favorite player. Whether it was club-ball, Jr high, high school or college, he was there. His favorite place in the world was sitting in a gym watching and cheering his girl. David beamed with pride and even shed a tear as he watched Elizabeth score the winning point her Jr. and Senior year in college to take their team to the National tournament. He said those were the two most incredible games he had ever watched… he beamed, saying that was my Girl that gave it her all on the court.

He also loved fantasy football - especially playing with his son Josh. He would talk about beating Josh and he thrived on the competition. He loved Josh and was so proud of him.

Dave had a deep respect for nature and all its creatures, and he loved nothing more than being outside breathing in the fresh air working in the yard. I have witnessed him stopinthemiddleofthe road to pick up a turtle and make sure it made it to safety across the road. He was talented andeccentricinhisown ways.Hewasajackofall trades and meticulous in writing and painting. He had an eye for detail and a steady hand and lovedtocreate.

David is preceded in death by his parents, June Gunter Morrow and Richard E. Morrow of Fort Stockton, his brother-in-law, Richard D. Curb of Austin and his precious friend Billie Woolley of Huntsville.

David is survived by his children Zach Morrow of San Antonio, Josh Morrow of New Braunfels and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Morrow, of Round Rock, his sister AnneGunterBeckof Austin,hisbrotherJohn R. Morrow (Connie) of Midland, and Leslie WoolleyofHuntsville.

Our family cannot thank Kerri Cravey and Dr. Cecil George for the care and attention that they provided David. We also thank Dr. George’s daughter, Shelby George Flowers for the invaluable direction in leading us to the outstanding care of Baylor Scott & White in Round Rock, Tx.

Memorial services are pending and will take place in Huntsville, Tx. Interment will follow in San Angelo, Tx.