Ray Ervin Barlowe

1950 - 2012

Ray Ervin Barlowe obituary, 1950-2012, Morganton, NC

BORN

1950

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Ray Barlowe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 25, 2012.

Mr. Ray Ervin Barlowe, 61, of Morganton, departed this earth, Thursday, January 19, 2012. Born September 6, 1950, in McDowell County, he was a son of the late Omer Barlowe and Edna Baucom Barlowe. Mr. Barlowe retired as a Major from the Morganton Public Safety Department after 30 years service. He was a member of the Kiwanis's Club of Morganton and the NC Police Executive Association. Mr. Barlowe graduated from Western Piedmont Community College, as well as the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville and received a B.S. degree from Garner Webb University.

Mr. Barlowe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Sherry Shirley Ward Barlowe, of the home;
A daughter, Cindy Barlowe Crews & husband, Eddie, of Garner, NC
A granddaughter, Samantha Crews, of Garner;
And two brothers, Bob Benfield and Don Jamison, both of Nebo.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Mr. Barlowe's Life will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2012, in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home, Morganton, with Mr. Bob Benfield providing the Eulogy. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 PM prior to the services at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a special memorial fund has been prepared at the State Employees Credit Union in Mr. Barlowe's memory. The account number is "61024950" and memorials may be made at any State Employees Credit Union location.

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February 2, 2012

Tiny Autrey

I'm going to miss my "Bear Hugs"
And I am so glad Cindy Lou has her dads laugh!!!! He will truly be missed by so many who loved him...and he will never be forgotten...will always remain in our hearts..

February 1, 2012

Cliff Autrey

Sherry Shirley,
I know it's been a hard, hard week. I agonize with you over what you had to endure alongside Ray during his ordeals. Your suffering continues, but his doesn't. Never forget he's healed...his race is run...he'll never hurt again!
Shirley, my most fervent prayer is that you will hurt a little less each day and can fixate more and more on the good times. I hope and pray that things will just suddenly pop into your mind of a forgotten happy occasion!
Ray touched a lot of people...and I believe he left big footprints all over most everyone's lives.
Tiny and I loved him very much...we love you and your family and stand ready to do anything we possibly can for you and them...Tiny says give Sam a big hug.

I'm honored Ray was my friend...and I know you know that.

January 28, 2012

Lawrence Barrier

So sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers you and your family.

January 28, 2012

Tana Boggs

My prayers go up for you and your family in the loss of Ray. I have many great memories of Ray with you by his side as you were until the end.

January 27, 2012

Ward Noland

I knew Maj. Barlowe for many years while serving as a 1st Responder in the City of Morganton. He was a fine public servant and an asset to the Morganton Department of Public Safety. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Major Barlowe, and I am saddened by the news of his loss.
Ward Noland
Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security

Former Member of the Burke County Rescue Squad and Oak Hill Fire/Rescue

January 27, 2012

Kevin McSwain

Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

January 27, 2012

Nancy & Tom Lynch

Sherry and Family: Tom and I are so very sorry to see this in the paper. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Nancy Lynch
Stanfield, NC

January 27, 2012

Brandon Burnette

Sherry...thinking of you and the family in this difficult time. It broke my heart to hear of Ray's passing. He was a great man and I am proud to say that I knew him. I have a lot of wonderful memories of the time I spent with the Barlowe family.

January 26, 2012

Mike Singleton

Sherry, We're so sorry to hear about Ray. Remember the good times, for I know there are many. God Bless you and Ray. Mike And Sarah

January 26, 2012

Shirley, our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Max and Jane Cash

January 26, 2012

Shirley, so sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dianne and William Patton

January 26, 2012

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy(Jones) Smith

January 26, 2012

Craig Morgan

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 26, 2012

Terri Moses

Remembering your great love story today and always.

January 26, 2012

Harold & Carolyn Stewart

Ray was a good friend. We will always hold those wonderful memories of our time together in a special place in our hearts. May God's love fill the void in your heart during this time of sorrow and give you strenght.

January 26, 2012

Mike & Nikki McDaniel

Ps. 147:3. HE healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
Shirley and Cindy, our prayers are still going up for you! Ray is whole and healthy once again, in the presence of his wonderful, loving, and gracious Heavenly Father! Much love to you all!

January 25, 2012

Susan Pitts

I know you loved Ray dearly, Sherry. You will be together again. My love and sympathy to you and your family.

January 25, 2012

Shirley, myself and Brenda are sorry for your loss. I remember him from Nebo. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time. Barry Bailey (Nebo)

January 25, 2012

Julie Lail

Sherry,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your Neighbors,
Julie, Adam and Spencer Lail

January 25, 2012

Henrietta Howell

Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to see this news. I love you.
Love, Henrietta

January 25, 2012

Tamera Suther

May the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. I have very fond memories of Major Barlowe while working at MDPS. He will be missed.

January 24, 2012

Russell Asher

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 24, 2012

Don Jamison

My thoughts are with all of you at a time like this..I will miss my best friend. Don Jamison

January 24, 2012

Donna Cooper

Sherry/Shirley, Cindy, Sam and Ed I am very sorry for you loss. Ray was a great friend to a lot of people and was always positive when he talked to you. He always lifted your spirits. HE WAS A HERO CINDY AND ALWAYS WILL BE. Love to you all. My prayers are with you.


I pray you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear..

I pray you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I pray you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I pray you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I pray you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I pray you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I pray you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

They say, it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them.

To all my friends and family.............I pray you enough....

January 23, 2012

Lisa Caldwell

May God continue to be with you all. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. He will be deeply missed, but good memories will be your shelter in times of storm. Continue to stand strong as you know how and Love to All of You.
Retired-Morganton Public Safety 2011

January 23, 2012

Jo Ann Mangum

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

January 23, 2012

Sandy Lonon

Sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Remembering all of you and the good times growing up. Sandy Carswell Lonon

January 23, 2012

Nancy Greene

I am so sorry to hear about Ray. You & the family are in my thoughts & prayers.

January 22, 2012

Jeff Duckworth

Thinking of you all...Love you guys

January 22, 2012

Mel Rhoney

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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