Dewey Morrow

Dewey Morrow was born on May 14, 1939, and passed away on January 10, 2019—but the legacy he left behind continues to change lives every single day.

In 1984, Dewey moved from Huron, Ohio to the quiet town of Bunnell, Florida. It was here that his greatest work began—a mission fueled by faith, humility, and a heart for service. Having walked the road of recovery himself, Dewey believed that those searching for sobriety deserved more than just a meeting—they needed community, compassion, and a place to feel safe.

So he opened the doors of his home, quite literally. He hosted Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in his living room and around a fire pit in his backyard. What started as a few chairs and coffee soon grew into a movement of hope. By 1994, Dewey and fellow members of the recovery community came together to build a clubhouse right next to his home—a sacred space that has stood for over 40 years.

And Dewey had one rule:
“Never lock those doors.”
Because he believed recovery should never be out of reach, not for anyone, not ever. That clubhouse became more than just a meeting place—it became a refuge, a home, a lifeline.

As the years passed, Dewey opened his land to host sober events during Daytona Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and holidays, ensuring no one had to celebrate alone or in unsafe environments. He began placing campers on the property to offer longer stays for those who needed time to reset, reflect, and rebuild.

In 2023, his grandson Shawn and family moved from Ohio to Florida to carry the torch forward. With the same heart for service, they continue to grow Dewey World Recovery Community—honoring the man, the mission, and the movement that began around a campfire.

Today, Dewey’s vision lives on: a place where faith and fellowship meet, where recovery is always possible, and where the doors remain open—just as he intended.