Charles Morrell

Charles Richard Samuel Morrell, “Charlie”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd, surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. Born and raised in Sheffield, England, he attended Birkdale School and Rugby School until 1996. After a gap year spent in Hong Kong, he came to visit his sister at The Ohio State University. In 1997, he attended his first Ohio State football game with her and her sorority sisters. Brainwashed by scarlet and gray, there was no going back. He attended Ohio State where he was a Sigma Chi, earning the nickname “Goodtime Charlie”.  He graduated in 2002 with an English degree. Charlie worked at the university’s newspaper, The Lantern, for many years until moving to Florida in 2009. Although he loved the sunshine, he loved his family more. He moved back to Ohio in 2012, living in Upper Arlington and then Marion.

With the support of his IBH family, he recently celebrated 5 ½ years of sobriety, of which he was most proud. He was the manager for Habitat for Humanity Restore in Marion and will be greatly missed by all there.

He is survived by his parents, Richard Morrell (Ann) and Joyce Devine, his sisters, Jennifer (Andy) Grooms and Caroline (Chris) Lane and nephews, Jack, Dylan, Brady, Tate, Edward, and niece Grace.

Charlie was special to everyone he met whether it was a bagger at Kroger, or a first cousin once removed. His dry humor and quick wit made instant connections with people from all walks of life. He was an avid reader, luxury car expert, self-proclaimed designer fashion icon, and walking encyclopedia for random trivia. He was a loyal friend, thoughtful listener, loving son, caring brother, and hilarious uncle. He was everyone’s “best mate”. There are no words clever enough or deep enough to capture the essence of Charlie. If love could have healed him, he would have lived forever.

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