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Mr. Eugene Bristow age 78, transitioned on Thursday January 14, 2021.
Memorial services for Mr. Bristow will be 2:00PM on Friday, January 22, 2021 in the courtyard of Sherman L. Barno Funeral Directors, 704 Washington Street, Darlington, SC
All CDC guidelines will be enforced; six feet apart and masks are required while visiting the funeral home.
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
Life Reflections
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” –John 14:27 NKJV
Mr. Eugene Bristow, Jr. was born March 2, 1942 in Darlington, SC to the late Eugene and Lurenia Howard Bristow, Sr. He transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, January 14, 2021 surrounded by family. Gene, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Mayo High School Class of 1960. Under the direction of Coach Virgil Wells, Gene played center on the high school varsity basketball team. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and completed four years tour of duty before making Michigan his home. He was employed as a supervisor with Chrysler Corporation in Detroit for 40 years until his retirement.
Gene was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He and his wife loved to travel and he also enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Cipiti Bristow and his parents, Eugene and Lurenia Howard Bristow, Sr.
Those left to cherish his memories, his daughter, NeCole Harris of Southfield, MI, four brothers, Bernard (Loretta) Howard of Hyattsville, MD, Lorenzo Bristow, Aaron (Vivian) Bristow both of Darlington, SC, Harry (Venetia) Bristow of Clinton, MD; two sisters, Rene’e Bristow Lucas of Chesapeake, VA, and Faye Bristow Preston of Darlington, SC; four grandchildren, Robeon Cooper, Jeffery, Julian, and Jordyn Haywood all of Southfield, MI, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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