DESMOND BARROW
Jan. 21, 1931-June 12, 2017
Desmond "Hambone" Barrow, 86, Goldsboro, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at Wayne UNC Hospital in Goldsboro surrounded by his family.
Hambone was born in Greene County Jan. 21, 1931, to the late Sam and Nola Head Barrow.
He had retired from Franklin Baking Co., and served his country in the United States Army.
Hambone's passion was golf, and he was a frequent player at Lane Tree Golf Club. If it was a beautiful day, he enjoyed being on the links sharing shots and laughter with his friends.
A graveside service to celebrate Hambone's life will be held Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Snow Hill Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Parks officiating.
Hambone is survived by his son, Dennis Barrow and wife, Lynda, of Wilmington; daughters, Brenda B. Turner of Goldsboro and Karen B. Beamon and husband, Lynn, of Goldsboro; sisters, Myrtle McKeel of Snow Hill, Jean Newsome of Wilmington and Evangline Naylor of Goldsboro; brothers, Raeford "Buck" Barrow and Ronald "GooGoo" Barrow both of Snow Hill; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his Lane Tree golf family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on June 14, 2017 7:27 AM