of Hartman, AR

November 16, 1946 - June 6, 2024

John W. Morrow, Jr. ''Bud'', 77, a resident of Hartman passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Clarksville.

He was born November 16, 1946 in Hunt to the late John Wesley, Sr. and Edna Marie (Jones) Morrow. While Bud was most recently known for his service as an officer with the Clarksville Police Department, where he served and retired after 25 years of service, Bud wore many other hats over the years as well. For over ten years Bud worked at Peden's Foundry, he owned John's Westside Station in Clarksville and throughout his working years owned and operated a cattle farm. Bud's service to his community was not limited to his role as a police officer; he also was elected to both the Hartman School Board and Johnson County Justice of the Peace, ran for Johnson County Sheriff in 1986 and was a member of the Liberty Hill Church. Along with cattle farming, Bud enjoyed riding horses and attending rodeos in his spare time.

In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Dillon Morrow and a brother, Fred Morrow.

Survivors include his two son, Keith Morrow and wife, Emily of Coal Hill and Brian Morrow and wife, Susie of Hartman; six grandchildren, Brian, Brandon and Makayla Morrow, Breanne and Cody House and Ashley Morrow; nine great grandchildren; his first wife of 35 years and mother of his children, Carolyn Parsons; his recent wife, Jackie Morrow; six brothers, Roy Morrow and wife, Margaret of Hunt, Larry Morrow of Hunt, Bobby Morrow and wife, Karen of Louisiana, Eddie Don Morrow and wife, Carol of Hartman, Jimmy Morrow of Oklahoma and Teddy Morrow and wife, Becky of Knoxville and five sisters, Shirley Walton Lockard of Hartman, Irene Kelly and husband, Raymond of Hartman, Janet Downen and husband, Randy of Hunt, Ruth Ledbetter of Hunt and Gail Warren of Prairie Grove.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville with Bro. Raymond Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery in Hunt with Police Officer Honors by the Clarksville Police Department under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Harry Smith, Joe Smith, John Burke, Bryan Melton, Greg Phillips and Larry Sanders.
Clarksville Police Department, Paul Harmon and Kyn Wilson will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com