J.B. "Benny" Barrow

Fort Worth- JB ‘Benny’ Barrow, 86, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 7, 2019 in his home in Diamond Loch surrounded by those he loved.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Hills Church of Christ in North Richland Hills, TX followed by a brief family visitation.
Mr. Barrow was born on July 19, 1932, the son of Blanche and Joe Barrow, he was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. He is proceeded in death by wife Peggy Barrow and son Shane Barrow.
In his youth, he attended Carter Riverside High School. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in Oregon. He opened Barrow Electrical and Lighting Supply in 1968, which continues to serve the Fort Worth community after 50 years on Belknap Street. Benny spent countless hours at the family ranch, where his love for cattle, horses, fishing and spending time with those he loved was most evident. He served his community faithfully, as president of the BISD school board, on the Union Gospel Mission Board of Directors, the Fort Worth Shriners, Texas Commerce Bank Board, and as a deacon of the Riverside Christian Church. Those who knew Benny best will remember him for his loyalty, friendship, and his unforgettable punchlines.
He is survived by his precious wife of 29 years, Glenda Vale Barrow and children Susie Reinauer, Dena Musgraves, Bill Barrow, Michelle Derebeew, Brent Barrow, Cynthia Austin, Gayla Hart, and 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren with 3 on the way.