Mr. Henry "Hank" Barrow Jr.
Birth date: Sep 25, 1960 Death date: Jul 1, 2026
Birth date: Sep 25, 1960 Death date: Jul 1, 2026
It was very meaningful for me to establish a loving close relationship with my first cousin Henry "Hank" Barrow Jr. in our adult life. I'm 10 years older than Henry and we didn't have a relationship when he was growing up in Detroit. I got to know him better the last 20 t0 25 years. Henry, Anton, and Harold visited me and our Uncle Johnny a few years back. It was so cool to spend time with them. We visited Navy Pier, our Uncle Johnny, and attended the Hyde Park Jazz Festival here in Chicago. We had a great time, and I enjoyed being with all of my first cousins. Henry came alone to Chicago another time to attend our Uncle Melvin's funeral. While he was here we went to another musical concert. We had a great time and Henry seemed to really enjoy himself. I enjoyed his company and we both had a deep interest in researching our Family Tree. Henry and his wife visited the Chicago Area last year to attend his granddaughter, Amaiyah"s completion of Basic Training in the Navy. He was so proud of her accomplishment and had often spoke about her to me when she was just a toddler. The last time I saw my dear cousin was in January of this year when I flew to Dallas to see our Uncle Calvin Barrow who had just been placed in a nursing facility in Waxahachie, TX. Henry came and picked me up and drove me to visit with our uncle. We had a great time being together and talking. i thank God that I spent that time with him not knowing that would be the last time that I would see him. I'm so thankful to God for giving me such a cool cousin as Henry and allowing us to have some good times together. I'm going to miss you Cuz and can't believe you are gone to soon.
Mr. Hank, it was like yesterday. I remember when Elan and I became best friends in high school. I came over one day to visit for the first time, and I remember when I met you for the first time I was extremely intimidated by your stature and I was a little scared! You had such a serious face that day, then you smiled and joked with me so I would loosen up! I remember telling Tyler and Elan about it. We still laugh about it. It turns out you were the sweetest person in the world but we knew when we couldn’t play with you. Far as I have been told and seen, you were great father and role model to your family and you’ll be missed dearly. Prayers for comfort to the family and friends who are grieving during this time.
-Taylor

My dear classmate. Henry was a genuine, kind, guy. He was the same every day. I cherish my memories of us in French class Henri. At our last class reunion I had on my mask he walked up to me and said Hi O'Weda. I was like how you know who I was...we laughed. Rest well my friend.
O'Weda Hall-Woods
Class of '79
Trailblazer for life
Hank wasn't just a friend he was family and I appreciate him for putting us in a group text and from there we went to watch football baseball and hockey and we went out to eat an talked an laughed an talked a lot of trash to each other because we had different teams.
We started out as friends but because family miss you Hank
Uncle Hank,
Thank you for being such a special part of my life. From the time I was a little girl until now, you were always there, filling our family gatherings with laughter, stories, and love.
Some of my favorite memories are the simple, quiet ones. Sitting on my couch with you before family gatherings, trying to find something to watch, talking while we waited for everyone else to arrive. You were always the first one to arrive. Those memories will always make me smile.
I am so grateful for the years we shared and for the role you played in helping shape the person I am today. You will be deeply missed and forever loved.
Love you always,
Your Niece
Tiffany