Thomas (Thom) James Barrow
Thomas (Thom) James Barrow, age 66, of Jay passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Thom was born in Crestview, Florida and has lived in Jay, Florida for the past 43 years. His life’s careers have been the U.S. Navy, the Florida Highway Patrol, oil field business, and as a Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Thom loved serving our community and has helped many people over the years. He loved animals of any kind and hated to see any of them or anyone mistreated. Thom also loved bird hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
Thom was preceded in death by his father, Fred Barrow; mother, Mazie Chessher Barrow; brother, James Van Barrow; and brother-in-law, Norman Despaux.
Thom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Victoria Davis Barrow and children:
Son, Jeffrey Barrow, wife Kathy, and sons Jason and Jeremy
Son, Jamie Barrow, wife Angie, and children Jamie, Jr.; Dustin; Josh; Katie; Travis; and Lilly
Son, Joey Barrow, wife Tina, and sons Matthew and Josh
Son, Jay Barrow and son Scott
Son, Frederick Barrow, wife Jeanna, and children Kendall, Grant, and Mackenna
Daughter, Jennifer Barrow Ashworth, husband Rodney, and son Garrett
Mother of Jeff, Jamie, Joey, and Jennifer: Joan Barrow
Brother, Robert Barrow (Margot), Mobile, AL
Sister, Margaret Despaux, Crestview, FL
Brother, Johnny Barrow (Mary Jane), Crestview, FL
Sister, Bobby Tunstall (Bob), Zachary, Louisiana
Brother, Bill Barrow (Carol), Kansas City, Missouri
Sister-in-law, Hazel Barrow, Jay, FL
Brother-in-law, Buddy Davis (Toni), Crestview, FL
Aunt Wiona Barrow and Cousin Maxie Barrow
Numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home with son and pastor, Frederick Barrow officiating services.
Pallbearers are grandsons:
Jason, Jeremy, Jamie Jr., Dustin, Josh, Travis, Matthew, Josh, Scott, Grant, and Garrett
Honorary Pallbearers:
Maxie Barrow, Joe Max Linzy, Jim Spencer, A.J. Davis, Paul Adams, Joe McCurdy, Jabo Jernigan, Cecil Phillips, Donald Cobb, and Shorty Floyd.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Century Care Center, Jay Hospital, Covenant Hospice, Dr. Lance Raney, and especially Dr. C. David Smith for 32 years of going above and beyond his professional duties.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
