Thad Barrow died at the age of 87 on September 30, 2020, in Winter Garden, Florida. He was born in Manassas, Georgia, on Christmas day 1932 to Ted and Levy Barrow. He graduated from Riedsville High School and then joined the military in the Air Force as a Loadmaster Specialist and traveled the world. He married Jeanette Jones in 1958 and was a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, and their two daughters: Gwen Cox (Lonny) and Tammy Epling (David) as well as his granddaughter Karen Sellers (Matthew). He was a Journeyman Electrician and later years a Master Electrician and a member of the IBEW 756 in Daytona, Florida. He and his family lived in various cities throughout Florida.
He loved fishing, boating, and scuba diving, and enjoyed them at every opportunity. Other survivors include two brothers: Thurman Barrow (Mollie) in Deland, Florida, and Anthony Barrow (Linda) in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Sam McDonald
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My deepest condolences to you and all our Florida family. I am so sorry that we cannot be there for Ted’s celebration of his life. He was a wonderful man and such a loving husband, Dad and Grampa. He will be missed so very much. Sending you love from your Canadian family during this sad time and always.
Much love,
Sam, Mike, Jeremy, Claudine and Norma