David G. Morrow

David G. Morrow, 82, of Crystal Lake, passed away, with family by his side, on February 1, 2022 in Barrington. He was born March 7, 1939, in Madisonville, KY.

David was a member of First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake for 49 years, serving on many committees and singing bass in the choir. He was also the founding member of the Blended Ages Southern Gospel Quartet. He retired from AT&T in 1989 after 25 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, he participated in Civil Air Patrol, was head flight instructor at Northern Illinois Flight School at Lake in the Hills Airport, and was co-owner and lead flight instructor at Blue Skies Flying Service at Lake in the Hills Airport for many years.  He also served his country with honor as a member of the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961.

David was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and attended many air shows put on by EAA.  He was also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and was part owner of a Cessna 170 which he and his partners spent many years rebuilding.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pa and a lifelong servant of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

David is survived by his daughter, Lori (Brian) Adcock of Crystal Lake; his son, Brian Morrow of Crystal Lake; and his grandchildren, Grace Adcock and Silas and Rebekah Morrow.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Kosie Morrow and his wife of almost 50 years, Betty Jo Morrow.

Visitation will be February 12 from 9:00 -10:45 AM at First United Methodist Church Crystal Lake with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00.  If unable to attend in person, please click on this link to join via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83910898790?pwd=T1FUTzBOMGFlWG5HOG13STVUYWhyUT09

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Journey Care Hos pice or First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake.