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Joseph J. Barrow

FUNERAL HOME

Quattlebaum Funeral Cremation & Event Center

5411 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, Florida

Joseph Barrow Obituary

Family-Placed Obituary

JOSEPH J. BARROW Age 78, a native of West Palm Beach, passed away peacefully at his home in North Palm Beach on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 following a brief illness, under the loving care of Hospice. He was a graduate of Palm Beach High School, Class of 1950 and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving his country in the U.S. Army. As Founder and President of Barrow Pools, he was the building contractor for the Rapids Water Park from inception through the last addition to the park, a period covering over thirty years. He also constructed the Girl Scouts of America pool and the Boy Scouts of America pool. Mr. Barrow was a life member of both the American Legion, Post 268 of Riviera Beach and the V.F.W. Post 9610 of Lake Park and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moos, Chapter 14, Lodge 2010 of Palm Beach Gardens. He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Irene Barrow; five children, Michael Barrow, William (BJ) Barrow, James (Kathy) Barrow, Capt. Danny Barrow, all of West Palm Beach and Elisa Ann (Shawn) Meadows of Clyde, NC; three step-children, Dennis (Jana) Clark of Clyde, NC, Robert (Jennifer) Clark of Midlothian, TX and Tony (Laurie) Walker of Montana and two sisters, Edith (Doyle) Nicholson of Jacksonville, FL and Marjorie Potter-Kolb of West Palm Beach. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Joe was predeceased by his mother, Marie Thomas Ahern; two brothers, Wilbur Wallace Barrow and Edwin George Barrow; two sisters, Mary Swearingen and Elizabeth Stephens and a half-brother, Terry and a half-sister, Ernestine. The family will hold a private service at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. Joe's nephew, Rev. Aubrey Dykes will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407 or to the Cocker Rescue of Ft. Lauderdale, P.O. Box 11284, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339. Joe touched many lives and was always there to help anyone in need. A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date. Joe's many friends will be invited to share in this celebration. Quattlebaum Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jul. 1 to Jul. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Barrow

10 Entries

July 8, 2010

On the City's Western Border;
Reared against the sky;
Proudly stands our Alma Mater;
Dear Old Palm Beach High.

Into the world we soon will travel;
After day is done;
Still will stand our Alma Mater;
Proudly looking on.

Sing her praises, send them upward;
over hill and dale,
Here's to thee dear Palm Beach High School;
Hail to thee, all hail!

Goodbye our Palm Beach High Alumni,
Joseph J. Barrow, Class of 1950 from someone born in 1950 and also a proud graduate of Palm Beach High School, Class of 1968! Hail to thee...All Hail!

Chuck & Jenny Misko

July 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leslie Adams Papageorge

July 6, 2010

I can't believe Joe is gone. Although I have not been in touch for years,our years together as the "Pirates Cove" group will not be forgotten by any of us.Joe was always a driving force no matter what, diving, fishing, camping at the bluegrass festivals it was a great decade...I have thought of you often, Irene, and my sorrow is with yours and your family.

July 4, 2010

Katie; mike, jimmy ,billy @ danny :all my love in this; Your time of sorrow.I mary Barrow Thomas had the privlage of having joe @ Katie as my in laws.I loved joe,@ love all of you. Life is so short ,embrace your family @ treat every day as if it was your last. God knows when it is our time, but we do not..Love as you have never loved before and rejoice that joe barrow is with god and we will all be together again.Mike@ I were so bleesed with a beatiful daughter jennifer Marie Barrow.Oh how proud we were to have the barrow name.Love to all rem Joe's smile, kidness @beatiful blue eye"s.Rejoice XXOO love mary barrow thomas @ family.

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mary barrow

July 2, 2010

Joe Barrow was my father in law Jennifer is mike barrows and my self mary"s grandaughter.I coulnd"t have asked for a more gracious family to be a part of.Joe saw his great grandchildren in hilo hawaii ,last year Jennifer was so happy to see her grandparents.We send all our love and condolences to the entire "barrow" family" Joe will awalys be in our hearts.we will miss you joe.love mary,@jennifer barrow and great grandchildren Kaylee 8,ocean 2,@ Sterling 20mths.Joe introduced mike @ i to bluegrass music what a wonderful time we had.we will miss his smile @ kindness.No matter where he was or what he was doing he always had time to talk to you @ made you feel like you were the only one there.Even if you wern"t.kisses @ hugs to all. love mary ,Jennifer,jon @ family

Jami Smith

July 2, 2010

Aunt Irene and Family,
I know all of you will Miss Uncle Joe, but I strongly feel he will always be with you in spirit. I am so sorry for what all of you are going through. Please know that Chris and I are always here if you need anything.

john jamason

July 2, 2010

I shared many good times with Joe in North Carolina, my sympathy to all his family.
John Jamason (jamie)

Teresa Neal

July 1, 2010

Irene and family, Neal and I can't find enough words to express our love for Joe, the pain in our hearts is deep but we know he's cruising the heavens now as he always wanted to. He was a good friend that we will never forget. When I hear thunder in the sky we laugh as we know he's raising hell playing Texas Holdem with his buddies up there. He is forever in our hearts.

Kristina Barrow

July 1, 2010

Grandpa Joe was always good to my sister and I, and you could always count on him for a good laugh with his wise jokes. For the holidays he made the best ribs I have ever had. He loved my sister and I very much and was a very proud grandpa. Grandpa Joe will be deeply missed.

Amy Lake-McCarroll

July 1, 2010

I have known Joe my whole life. To me he wasnt just Joe Barrow he was uncle Joe my dads best friend. i dont have a single Birthday party memory with out him in it, playing bingo at the legion will never be the same when they call b 11 ( Joes Legs) lol. You will be truley missed by all that knew you. im glad the pain is gone but deeply remoresed that you have left us all my love too the Barrow Family xoxo

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