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Donovan D.
Went home to be with the Lord on 8.26.2021. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1983, and was an employee of Fed Ex. He was preceded in death by his father Samuel Lewis Barrow, Sr. and his mother Minnie Lee Barrow. He was a musical genius and served a number of national
recording artists and ministries. Services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson Street, Dayton, OH, at 11 am on October 15th, Craig Showalter, officiant. The Barrow family will receive guests at 10:30 am. He is survived by Roma (Larry) Stephens; bothers Samuel Lewis Barrow, II and Stacy (Philomena) Worley all of Dayton; son, Donovan D. Barrow, Jr. "DJ" of West Chester, OH, and a host of other relatives and close friends.
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Angela Wright (Barrow)
August 17, 2025
Just seeing this. Barrow family, I am so sorry to know this today. It is quite a shock. My prayers are with you Sam, Roma. My prayers.
AJeffrey LaValley
October 10, 2021
My condolences and prayers to the family during this transitional season.
patt love
October 10, 2021
To the Family, Our deepest condolences to Roma and Sammy, Donovan was a very good guy which I had the pleasure of growing up with, also known as a cousin. In the days ahead I pray for comfort and peace to each of you.. Keeping you in prayer, Patsy (Ivory) Love & Family
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