Mancefield Barrow

Mancefield Barrow, 93, of Paragould, died Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Claiborne Hughes Health Center in Franklin, TN. He was born July 8, 1916 the son of the late Monte and Kate Elizabeth Clements Barrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Phillip Barrow, wife, Alverda Gibson Barrow, half brother, Charles Northen ; son-in-law: and Raleigh Hinton Lanier, Jr. Mr. Barrow was a graduate of Arkansas State College and the University of Wisconsin. He retired as an agriculture chemical salesman for Hercules, Inc. and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the Army Air Corps as an Air Sea Rescue Pilot, during World War II. He was recipient of 2 Bronze Stars and the French Air Medal. He is survived by daughters: Paula Lanier of Franklin, TN, Kathryn Driskill, Clarksville, TN; sister: Bernita Barrow, formerly of Paragould, now of Memphis; brother: M. Joe Barrow of Memphis, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, six step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 1:50 PM, Monday, May 24, 2010 at Heath Funeral Home. Family and friends will leave in a procession at 1:50 PM Monday from Heath Funeral Home for a 2:00 PM graveside service with military honor guard, at Linwood Cemetery with Reverend Michael Sutton officiating. Memorials may be made to Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, 524 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 27450. Online registry, www.heathfuneralhome.com.