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Randy Bartow Obituary
LOGAN: Randy Lee Bartow, age 56 of Logan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Lancaster, Ohio.
Born March 20, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late John Leffler and Rachel Kathryn (Hitchings) Bartow.
Randy was a veteran officer of the Lancaster Police Department, and had worked at both the Nelsonville Police Department and Logan Police Department prior to joining the Lancaster force. He had been an adjunct faculty member at Hocking College teaching Law Science. Randy had formerly worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Recourses in the Oil and Reclamation Department. A member of Fraternal Order of Police. He was honored as Officer of the Year in both 1999 and 2002. In 2002, he also received the Ohio House of Representatives Brett Markwood Award. Randy had served in the United States Marine Reserves and the Ohio National Guard.
He is survived by one daughter, April Travis: three brothers, Gary E. (Alice) Bartow of Logan, Ohio, Dale L. (Claudia) Bartow of Marysville, Ohio and James F. (Joan) Bartow of Logan, Ohio.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012 Logan Church Of The Nazarene, 650 Walhonding Avenue, Logan, Ohio with Lancaster Police Chaplin Tony Salvatori officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio where a graveside service will be conducted by the Lancaster Police Honor Guard. Friends may call today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home, Logan.
The family suggests contributions in Randy's memory be made to Special Friends of Hocking County, P.O. Box 1012 Logan, Ohio 43138.
Letters of condolence may be left at www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com
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Linda Pierce
October 20, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
LINDA PIERCE
October 20, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cindy Unger
October 21, 2020
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Marti
November 2, 2012
You were taken from us way too soon. Randy, you were a great person and helped many people. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.
Julie
October 30, 2012
You will be missed Randy! You took a piece of my heart with you. Until we meet again. Love ya "kid"!
Beth Callahan
October 29, 2012
You was the most kind hearted man I know,I will miss you so much.I will remember you as the most caring man around..R.I.P..From June Conkle and Tammy Smith also..
October 29, 2012
I remeber when I worked at the DQ you would come in and one day you made me your "FAMOUS" dollar bill pants and shirt. I was 14 and thought it was so neat.. then about 2 years ago I saw you and had my baby brother with me he was barely a year old and you made him one too,They are all framed together. You were truley an amazing person. RIP!
Becky
October 29, 2012
Uncle Randy,
You were one of a kind. I have never known you to turn a cheek to anyone in need or not in need. The world lost a very special person and you can never be replaced. I will always remember the times we shared together just wish there had been more. May you rest in peace and I'll see you some day kid!!
October 29, 2012
Randy was A caring and wonderful person. I was blessed to know him and will miss him greatly. His loss has created A true void in not only many lives,but in the City of Lancaster..RIP
October 29, 2012
RIP Buddy!
October 29, 2012
RIP!
Whitney Westlake
October 28, 2012
We will miss you cousin.
October 27, 2012
Rest in Peace
Darian Rowles
October 27, 2012
I met Randy years ago when I was younger and always had great respect for him. I feel he was one of the best officers Lancaster will have. I'm proud he served us and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Randy.
Ashley Pierce
October 27, 2012
Rest in peace Randy. You will be very missed!
October 27, 2012
Love you brother. Save me a seat please.
Mike Summers
October 27, 2012
It is rare that one man can make a positive impact on so many lives in his lifetime but you accomplished that, Randy. I am proud to have known you. Rest in peace and God's blessings to your loved ones.
Brian & Kristy Fisher
October 27, 2012
We can find no justification when someone so good and kind is taken from us so needlessly. But I believe God has called Randy home to put him in a better place, where he will be rewarded for all that he was to everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. We will miss him, and always remember him with a smile in our hearts. God bless you Randy.
Dee Wright
October 27, 2012
Such a void in Lancaster thisweek and forever. Randy you are and will never be forgotten. I first met you during a veterans day parade. You made my daughter her pants and shirt from your money. She's never forgot that. We had to frame it. May you protect us everyday from heaven. Over and out.
Tammi Skidmore
October 27, 2012
Rest In Peace, Randy.
October 27, 2012
Randy, you will be so missed by all of your brothers & sisters of the police force and your friends. I still cannot believe that you are gone, I keep thinking that I will see you driving around and your smile will bring a smile to my face. You were a great & kindest man that I ever knew. My heart has a big void now but you will forever be in my heart. God now has a new angel to watch over his fellow officers and may you rest in peace.
Officer Randy Bartow
Jessica Mason
October 27, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting Randy many years ago when I worked at Kane's Restaurant. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. I hadn't talked to him in many years but would always see him driving around in his cruiser and occasionally we'd give each other a wave in passing. He always took care of us girls when we were working late. He was more than a cop. And he showed that through all of his actions. Our community has lost a true super hero and many lives will never be the same. RIP Randy and keep protecting us from your mansion in the sky.
Kathleen Thorn
October 27, 2012
So sad never knew him ..RIP
October 26, 2012
A GREAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND A GREAT HUMAN BEING. GOD BLESS, REST IN PEACE...
Sandi & Harry Hiles
October 26, 2012
Everyone knew Randy, and no one will ever forget him. Prayers to his family, dearest of friends and his Lancaster, Ohio Police Department family. You meet one person and you just know you met the best person ever. RIP Randy !
Michael Strosnider
October 26, 2012
Randy was true friend I will miss him. He always had a smile on his face and he would go out of his way to help anyone in need. My prayers go out to him and his family.
Bobbi Glass
October 26, 2012
My heart is broken! As a former deputy of the Fairfield County Dog Shelter, I was blessed with working with Randy on numerous calls. I can honestly say that Randy was the greatest person I have ever met! He had a gift dealing with people that was amazing. I know that he made my world a better place, and a huge void has been made in his untimely passing. Though he will be missed on earth, the angels are blessed to have him. Condolences, love and prayers go out to my brothers and sisters at the Lancaster Police Department were I know he is sadly missed, as well as Randy's family. I will miss you my friend!!!
Jodi
October 26, 2012
Rest In Peace
robin baker
October 26, 2012
he will be miss alot .i know he when i live in lancaster,very nice person my prayers are with you.
L cox
October 26, 2012
Ill miss the dollar bills he made into shirts. He was a good man, so sorry for your loss
October 26, 2012
Randy~To a dear person who did the best he knew to everyone, everyday ,all the time.... Will miss you.
Jamie Mast
Savannah
October 26, 2012
I will always remember Randy as a kind and funny guy. He always knew how to make someone smile. Especially with one of those origame t-shirts. Rest In Peace Officer Randy!
Dollar general
October 26, 2012
May God rest your kind soul
Patti Sudlow
October 26, 2012
You will be sadly missed.
michelle ''shell'' russell
October 26, 2012
Rip...sad to say good bye to a great person. Prayers to the family.
Cindy Unger
October 26, 2012
Randy Was the most honest, descent, understanding and caring person that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. People can count on one hand the genuine friends that they have, and he was one of mine. We will all miss u very much. My prayers go out to your family
Cathy Welch
October 26, 2012
Miss you Randy
Melissa
October 26, 2012
My prayers to the family of him! He will be greatly missed. I hope he can see from Heaven how much he was loved by so many! There was and never be another like him. He made one feel calm when they were upset. He was very kind and caring; just the best police officer ever! We will never forget him!
MARY&PAUL(TED) POSTON
October 26, 2012
RIP
October 26, 2012
RIP
Barbara Thimmes
October 26, 2012
Sincere sympathies to the family. May Randy Rest In Peace.
Dave Kline
October 26, 2012
Rest In Peace Randy you were a great person
Debbie Probasco
October 26, 2012
You will always live in our hearts....
teresa brooks
October 26, 2012
Rip
October 25, 2012
It's ok "kid" we'll see ya soon
Linda Pierce
October 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Pierce
October 25, 2012
RIP
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