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Charles BARROW Obituary
Charles "Kurt" Barrow
DANVILLE, IN - Charles "Kurt" Barrow, 66, formerly of Springfield, Ill., died at 4:20 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at Hendricks Regional Hospital.
He was born Feb. 7, 1948, in Springfield to Charles and Esther VonBehren Barrow.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He married Tina L. Holt and she survives.
Also surviving are four children: Amy, Allison and Aaron Barrow and Nikolaos Panagiotids; a granddaughter, Shelby May; a brother, Kent (Debbie) Barrow of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Kurt was a resident of Danville, Ind., since 1998 and formerly lived in Springfield. He graduated from Lanphier High School and Illinois State University. He retired as the Director of Property Assessment for the State of Indiana. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam. Kurt loved to fish.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Staab Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be given to: The American Cancer Society.
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Cathy Jines
November 4, 2019
So hard to believe you have been gone so long - seems just like yesterday we were down on the football field or playing video games. You were always such a good sport. Miss you my friend.
Cathy Summerlot
November 12, 2014
We will miss your great smile and humor Kurt - you always knew how to make a person feel better. Peace be with you and the family
November 11, 2014
I often remember our childhoods at Viola's: Kurt, Kent, myself and our Von Behren cousins. Kurt: a life well lived and in our memory always.
Alberta Lyons Handwerk
Brian Bucher
November 11, 2014
So sad to hear this news. Kurt was such an incredible person. I am blessed to have known him and to have had the opportunity to learn from him and laugh with him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Dan and lori Otterstrom
November 10, 2014
We are thinking of all of you and send our love! We remember all the good times!! The love in your heart will always remain .
Bill Bart
November 10, 2014
I have fond memories of Kurt. He was a classmate from First Grade at Pleasant Hill through Graduation at Lanphier. You will be missed.
Keilah Folkertsma
November 10, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Tina and all the family. Kurt was a wonderful person who loved to entertain and make people laugh. He was also a great teacher and mentor at work. I'm glad he had his family around him.
Tracie Blaise
November 10, 2014
Allison and family, so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Aggie Gyorkos
November 9, 2014
Kent and family, Steve and I want to let you know how sorry we are for the loss of your brother. May God's love, peace and comfort be with each of you during this difficult time.
Ken Killen
November 9, 2014
Growing up as neighbors of Kurt and his family, my brother and sisters will always be grateful for the love extended to us from the all the Barrows on Daniels. Rest in peace Kurt.
Kurt Barrow playing Santa for the Ball family in the early 60s.
Kirby Ball
November 9, 2014
Mark Vancil
November 9, 2014
Many good memories of our past days at 3rd Presbyterian Church, DeMolay and Lanphier High School. I'll always remember the 1940 Chevy. Rest in peace old friend.
Brian Morgan
November 9, 2014
Fond memories of our childhood on Daniel Avenue in Springfield, Cub & Boy Scouts and classmates at Lanphier. Rest peacefully Kurt.
Pat Myers
November 9, 2014
Kent and family,so sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you.
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12
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