SFC Timothy Paul Morrell, US Army (Ret.) , 79, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 19, 2024.

Timothy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1945 to Edward Morrell and Esther (Chism) Morrell, who were known in their role as traveling evangelists. They spent time engaged in missions overseas in countries such as Venezuela and Jamaica. Edward and his wife Esther later helped found the C.O.M.E. International Baptist Ministries. As a child, Timothy traveled with his parents to many of their mission fields. As a teenager Timothy graduated from Bedford Heights High School in Bedford Ohio in 1963. He later also attended Franklin University in Columbus Ohio.

Timothy spent his career in military service, spending twenty-six and a half years in the Army and Army Reserves. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class- E7 while in the Army, and he completed five tours of duty. His tours included Vietnam, two tours in the Gulf War, Haiti, and Germany. During his tour in Vietnam, he served as a dental assistant. During the remainder of his military service, he always "cleaned the gun" in his service as a Chaplain's Assistant alongside his great comrade, Chaplain Gary Howard. Timothy and Chaplain Howard were always dedicated friends throughout life's hardest trials.

During his time in the Army Reserves, Timothy also worked as a civilian selling professional uniforms and formal wear. In 1972 he and his family moved from Ohio to Upstate New York to partner with his uncle, Herb Morrell, at Henry's Dry Cleaner in Schenectady New York.

After a medical incident in 2017, Timothy was relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina to be closer to Mia and her family.

Timothy was preceded in death by his father Edward Morrell, his mother Esther (Chism) Morrell, his brother Daniel Morrell, his brother Thomas Morrell, and his wife Cheryl (Life) Morrell.

Timothy is survived by five siblings: Lois (Morrell) Parr, David Morrell and his wife Linda, Joy (Morrell) Ferkel and her husband Gary, Grace (Morrell) Chovan and her husband Randy, and Gloria (Morrell) McKillop and her husband Brian.

Timothy is survived by four children: Jodi (Lavy) McKinney and her husband David, Mia (Morrell) Guinther and her husband Brian, Marsha (Morrell) Elliott and her husband Paul, and Mandy Morrell.

Timothy is also survived by six grandchildren: Bryanna (Elliott) Dobert and her husband Nick, Austin Elliott, Morganne (Guinther) Isaacs and her husband Diego, Brendan Guinther, Joshua James, and Justus James.

The visitation will take place for Timothy on Tuesday, November 26th from 10:30-11:30 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC 29223.

The graveside service with military honors will follow at 12 o'clock at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.


In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Military Chaplain Scholarship Fund at Columbia International University. This scholarship fund supports the training and education of future military chaplains, ensuring their continued service to those in need. SFC Timothy Morrell served for 26 years in the Army as an Army Chaplain Assistant, providing spiritual guidance and support to service members and their families. Your contribution will help carry on this vital mission. Donations can be made by check to CIU, PO Box 3122, Columbia, SC 29230, include "In honor of SFC Timothy Morrell" in the memo line, or online at ciu.edu/give – choose Scholarships and enter "SFC Timothy Morrell" for the name.

Thank you for honoring his memory in this meaningful way.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.