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John Barrow Obituary

John Lester Barrow, 64, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Conway Medical Center.
Born in Greensboro, N.C., he was a son of the late Lester and Marjorie Barrow. Mr. Barrow was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Myrtle Beach Police Lt. for 28 years. He was a member of Murrells Inlet Masonic Lodge 368.
Survivors include his daughters, Kristen Tucker (Brian) of Warner Robins, Ga., and Kerrie Barrow of Woonsocket R.I.; three grandchildren, Joshua Tucker, Khaili and Keion Medeiros; two brothers, Steven Barrow and Robert Barrow (Vicki), both of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Carol Anne Doyle of Pensacola, Fla.; and five nieces and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach chapel, with Reverend Kenny Harrelson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Friday, prior to the service.
Please sign a guest book at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sun News on Aug. 11, 2010.

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Holly Simon

May 17, 2016

I knew John through Susan M Baker back in the 80's. I saw him in Myrtle Beach shopping in the early 90's.......what a great man...

August 19, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about John. I knew his mom and dad and he and my children grew up together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June Stalvey Elliott

Laura Fazekas

August 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to your family at this time.

Tierney Holder

August 12, 2010

It is a terrible loss. He was a great man. My prayers are with his family and loved ones.He was a dear friend of my family and will be missed.

Suzanne (Batycki) Ashley

August 12, 2010

I will miss Lieutenant John Barrow always. Always in my heart.

Maxine Alford

August 12, 2010

Our Families lived together in the same neighborhood for years. I always thought a lot of "Johnnie" he was a very caring and special person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family

Dee Young

August 12, 2010

I have known John for many years. First meeting and waiting on him at the Holland House. He was of great comfort when my nephew passed also a police officer. To the family I send my prayers and always remember the many good times you had with him for that is what he would want.

Shelly Askey

August 12, 2010

I had the pleasure of knowing John for many years. We had many good times and laughs working together. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.

Suzan & "Cookie"

August 11, 2010

We both had the pleasure of working with and knowing John, he was a wonderful man,friend and Police Officer. We'll miss him.

K. Oliver

August 11, 2010

My sympathy to John's family. I remember him at MBPD in the 70's as a very nice, quiet hard-working Officer. So sorry to hear this.

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