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BARROW, Calvin Coolidge was born on September 10, 1935 to the late George Sr. and Emma Barrow of Bradley, Arkansas. Calvin departed this life on Friday, November 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents George Sr. and Emma Barrow, four brothers and four sisters. Calvin migrated from Bradley, Arkansas to Dayton, Ohio where he worked as a cook and butcher at Neil's Heritage House for forty years until his retirement. He accepted the Lord at the age of 28 and was active in the church by serving as a Sunday School and YPWW teacher, Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He leaves to cherish his memory: six daughters and four sons-in-law, Laura (Sam) Myrick, Judy (Lafermont Jr.) Sealey, Michelle (Stan) Shaw all of Dayton, Ohio, Alicia (Monty) Murphy of West Chester, Ohio, Leslie E. Barrow, Jennifer Harris and adopted daughter, Stephanie Bouldin all of Dayton, Ohio. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, a very special brother and sister-in-law, Sherman and Helen Childs of Dayton, Ohio, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Mt. Olivet C.O.G.I.C. (920 S. Euclid Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45417) where funeral services will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor Carl Norton officiating. Burial will follow in West Memory Gardens. To send a special online message to the family, please visit www.Newcomerdayton.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 30, 2012.

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December 1, 2012

To Sis Judy and family. Our prayers are with you during this time. It may be hard now but joy does come by and by. Bro. and Sister Fedrick and family

The Bush Family

December 1, 2012

We extend our deepest condolences to Leslie, Jennifer and the entire family upon your loss. May God keep you in His care and give you sweet comfort at this time. We pray your strength.

Dr. Gwendolin Dorsey

November 30, 2012

To the daugthers of "Daddy" Barrow, and Family...Gwen, Tony, and Mary Davis extend our deepest sympthay for your loss. No more suffering, but many wonderful memories to share with each other about him.

Wanda Harris-McNeal

November 30, 2012

To Laura,Judy,Michelle,Alicia,Leslie & Jennifer:? Sending you my heartfelt condolences.I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 30, 2012

Judy and Family, We are SO SORRY to hear about your loss! Now he is in Heaven watching over you. Phil Smiley & Family

November 30, 2012

On behalf of Deborah and myself, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and Mt. Olivet family in the passing of Deacon Barrow. We pray that your faith in the one true God brings you comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

Eld Henry Essick II

Burkey Family Restaurant

November 30, 2012

We will so miss Calvin coming into the restaurant to eat. I loved joking around with him and that big smile he had. I loved hearing all the stories he told about working with our boss. We will truly miss him.

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