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David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr. - SAVANNAH - David Crenshaw Barrow, Jr., 95, died peacefully Tuesday evening, October 21, 2008. He was born May 2, 1913, in Savannah, Georgia, and was the son of Emma Middleton Huger Barrow and David Crenshaw Barrow. Mr. Barrow attended Pape School and graduated from Benedictine Military School and also from Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Georgia where he earned his law degree. While at Georgia, he was a member of the ROTC Cavalry. In 1940, he joined the Army First Armored Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky, as a Lieutenant. He served four years in the European Theater during World War II. He trained in Ireland and England after which he fought in the North African campaign where he received the Bronze Star. He next fought in the Italian campaign being part of the invasion at Anzio. He came home in late 1946 as a Lt. Colonel and served with the Army Reserves for 22 years. In January of 1947, he married Elizabeth Pollock Waring. He entered the legal profession and practiced law as an attorney for First Federal Savings and Loan Bank until he retired in 1978. Mr. Barrow was a life-long communicant of Christ Church where he served on the vestry and also as a verger for many years. He was an avid follower of the Georgia Bulldogs and had a keen interest in Scottish history. Having written a number of ballad poems about the Bulldogs and the Scots, he was known for many years as the Poet Laureate of the Georgia Bulldog Club and the St. Andrew's Society. He was a member and past president of the St. Andrew's Society of Savannah, and member and past governor of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia. He was also a direct descendant of Arthur Middleton who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina. Mr. Barrow is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Waring Barrow; a daughter Elizabeth S. Barrow and her husband M. Earl Hagan, Jr. of New York City; two sons, David C. Barrow III and his wife Elaine H. Barrow; and Charles W. Barrow and his wife Janet R. Barrow, all of Savannah. Mr. Barrow has five grandchildren, David C. Barrow IV and his wife Virginia S. Barrow; George H. Barrow and his wife Martha V. Barrow; Virginia Barrow Reed and her husband T. Center Reed, Jr.; Charles E. W. Barrow and his wife Katherine B. Barrow; and Thomas B. Barrow. He also has six great-grandchildren: Victoria, Elizabeth, Julia and David C. Barrow V, Thomas Reed, and Lily V. Barrow. The family would like to express their special thanks to the staff of Hospice Savannah, Azalealand Nursing Home and Gayle Maze for their very kind and excellent care. The family will receive family and friends at the home of Charles and Janet Barrow, Springtide, on Ferguson Avenue, on Thursday evening, October 23, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 24. Honorary Pallbearers will be David C. Barrow III, Charles W. Barrow, M. Earl Hagan, Jr., David C. Barrow IV, George H. Barrow, Charles E. W. Barrow, Thomas B. Barrow, and T. Center, Reed, Jr. Remembrances may be sent to Christ Church, 18 Abercorn St., 31401; Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, 31416; Azalealand Nursing Home, 2040 Colonial Dr., 31406 or St. John's Church, 1 West Macon St., 31401. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com . Savannah Morning News October 23, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Oct. 23, 2008.

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Paul Westbrook

October 29, 2008

Although I had not seen the Counselor in many years, I have no trouble remembering the fun we used to have when we were car pooling from the Isle of Hope to work at First Federal. He used to say that breathing the swamp gas from the marsh would cure any disease you might have. I was flattered to be mentioned in one of his poems. A fine man and many happy memories. My condolences to his family.

Stanley Lester

October 27, 2008

Dear Family Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry we have not seen you very much in the last years but my thoughts have been with during my eucharist visits to other people. Thank you family for your friendships.

John Cay

October 24, 2008

Elaine and David,
I was saddened to learn of David's recent death. What a wonderful person he was. Please know Billings and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
John Cay

Rafe Semmes

October 23, 2008

David & Elaine,

I met your dad back in the summer of 1972, when I was working in the records dept. at the old Chatham County Courthouse on Wright Square. (This was back in the day when the most advanced office equipment we had were electric typewriters; no computers or cell phones.) It was just a summer job, recording liens and lien releases, but it gave me an exposure to an array of Savannah's finest -- both some of the other workers in the building, and some of the attorneys that came in often to file or pick up legal documents. Your dad was one who came there often, and he always conducted himself in the truest manner of a real southern gentleman. Even though he was many pay grades above me, he never failed to say hello or chat a moment, and he was particularly kind to me in one incident. I will never forget that. We are much the richer for his having spent the majority of his life here; and I am glad that our paths did cross that summer. I will never forget him.

Debbie Lightfoot

October 23, 2008

Dear Family,

I first met Mr. Barrow in the early '70's when he was at First Federal. I was just beginning my working career and became the runner for my firm to have real estate documents approved by him. He redlined quite a few of them! But in the process, he took the time to explain how and why certain things were necessary and I began to enjoy meeting with him and matching wits! When he retired, I know he was missed by more than just myself. He was very professional and very kind, and I'm afraid today's young people will never live up to the example he provided. I will remember all of you in my prayers.

Carolyn Trosdal

October 23, 2008

Dear Barrow Family,

Einar joins me in sending our love and deepest sympathy over the loss of "Mr. Barrow." He was truly the epitome of a Southern gentleman and it was an honor to have known him. You all are a fine legacy for him, and I am certain that he was very proud of each of you. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Trosdal

Judy Shinn

October 23, 2008

My dear Mr. Barrow, you will be missed by so many people at Sterne Agee, but, mostly by me. I will always remember your precious voice when you would call into the office for David. You were always so sweet and kind and always asked how I was doing at the time. May God be with your family at this time and knowing that this life on earth is just a pittance of what we will enjoy spending the rest of eternity with our Gracious and Heavenly Father. Love to all, Judy Shinn

Thomas A Barrow

October 23, 2008

My condolences on your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

BILL PERRY

October 23, 2008

DAVID AND ELAINE,

YOU HAVE MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF MR. BARROW. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN I HELD IN HIGHEST REGARD.

SINCERELY,

BILL PERRY

Marie Green Bryant

October 23, 2008

Deepest sympathy on the death of a true Southern Gentleman. His kindness to me will not be forgotten.

Rita Wiggins

October 23, 2008

George and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family during this time. Stay strong and hold on to the good memories; it will make things a little easier.

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