Gary Partlow Obituary

Gary Owen Partlow, age 74, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at home.

Born in Wilmington to the late Franklin and Ruby Partlow, he was a graduate of Wilmington High School Class of 1958, where he served as class president. Gary graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and was a member of the OSU Marching Band from 1958-63. A squad leader, Gary played coronet and trumpet in C-Row. In 1963, he was voted Most Inspirational Band Member. A gifted musician, Gary later played in the Worthington Community Band and was a founding member of the Scioto Valley Brass and Percussion Company.

He received his Masters of Theology degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1969. In 1989, Gary retired from the Ohio Army National Guard with the rank of Lt. Colonel, completing a 25+ year career with the Guard. He served at various armories around Ohio.

Raised to the degree of Master Mason in 1965, Gary was a Past Master (1971) of Wilmington Lodge #52, F&AM, was a 32nd Degree Mason, Scottish Rite-Valley of Cincinnati and was a member of Aladdin Temple Shrine. After his retirement, Gary developed a love of thoroughbred horses and managed the family racing stables.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Chris Partlow, and his devoted son, Sam Partlow, of the residence; his sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Michael Stoughton of Raleigh, North Carolina; his sisters-in-law, Kathy (Karl) Snider of Flagstaff, Arizona and Paris (Shawn) Parsons of Evans, Georgia, and their families; and his many friends.

Family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday with Masonic Services at 4:30p.m. Sunday and from 2-5 p.m. Monday at the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065, (614)-792-1471. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 1 at the funeral home. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750, ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Private family burial will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a memorial contribution to the college education of Gary's son, Sam, c/o Chris Partlow and memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the Partlow Family.

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Published by News Journal from May 29 to May 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Partlow

11 Entries

Janet Stevenson

June 3, 2015

Chris, and Sam, my heart aches for you both with the passing of Gary. I know you are a very strong person in mind and will. May you both have nothing but pleasant memories to help carry you though this trying time. In Christian Love to you both...Janet Stevenson

Larry Walker

June 1, 2015

Mrs. Partlow and Mr. Sam Partow,
You have our deepest Sympathy. Our pryers and thoughts are with you both. I really enjoyed my conversations with Mr.Partlow, he was great person!

pam kamer

May 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss Chris. My prayers are with you and Sam. God bless

Marilynn Fulton

May 31, 2015

Gary, you've been my friend since junior high at Wilmington High School. We played together in band for 6 years. Then communicated by email. You took on a huge challenge & fought bravely for years with the help of Chris & Samuel. It breaks my heart to see it end this way...all too soon...when you had come so far.
We all have warm memories of you as our class president. It is hard to say goodbye...I will never forget you, Gary Partlow! With love, Marilynn

John Kirkpatrick

May 30, 2015

Chris and Sam, Gary will be missed and I know you will miss him most of all. Gary was my 1st Boss with the National Guard back in 1973 and was great to work for. His understanding and guidance helped me to make a career choice of staying with the Guard as a full timer until I could also retire. He was truly a great leader.

N Hayes

May 29, 2015

Chris and Sam, this note has been started & restarted 4x now. There isn't a "right" thing to say except This sucks! 33 years of marriage speaks volumes. You have all been thru so much but you stuck together as a family. When I think of the ornery things he did, I have to chuckle. He picked the right woman is all I can say. You both raised an amazing young man. Keep making your parents proud Sam. And finally, I would publicly like to Thank Mr Gary Partlow for all his years of service to this country. Fly high Sir!

David Nixon

May 29, 2015

I had the honor of serving with Gary in the National Guard. He was a fine man and officer, always very positive and professional. I respected him. My condolences to the family and may Gary rest in peace.

May 29, 2015

Nothing but fond and good memories of Gary during High School,,,,,,,,,Ken Hormell,,Bar Harbor, ME.

Dwain Hill

May 29, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I knew Gary from Wilmington and went to church with his mother.

Jody Kelly

May 29, 2015

I'm so sorry Chris. You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers!

Jeanne Schneider

May 29, 2015

Chris and Sam My heart goes out to you both. I am so sorry for your loss. I having been praying for you and will continue to do so that God will give you peace in your hearts and will give you strength. God Bless you.

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