Mr. James E. Barrow

July 25, 1950 - February 3, 2021

Deacon James Edward Barrow, Sr. was born in Hyde County on July 25,1950 he was the son of the late Hilda C. Barrow and Louis J. Barrow. He was a resident of Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation. Deacon James passed away peacefully on February 3, 2021. He attended Hyde County public schools and worked as a Farmer and Fisherman up until the onset of his illness. At an early age, he joined Old Richmond M. B. Church and in later years he was appointed to several positions in the church. At Old Richmond, he served as a Deacon, the Adult Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Trustee Board. He was also a member of the Hyde County Baptist Association where he served as the Vice President of the Sunday School Convention, Vice President of the Church Union and a member of the Finance Committee. He was a very devoted and active member until his illness prevented him from doing so. He was preceded in death by father, Louis J. Barrow and mother, Hilda C. Barrow. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Christine Barrow of Swan Quarter NC; two sons, Christopher Barrow and James Barrow, Jr; two brothers, Edward Barrow (Mary Ann) of Swan Quarter NC, Gary Barrow (Kay) of Engelhard, NC; three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law; five grandkids, Christopher R. Barrow, Krishon Barrow, Kristian Barrow, Xavier Barrow, and Shayna Brooks; a best friend, Timon O’neal; a host of nieces and nephews. “ If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you back again.”