Obituary of Kenneth R. Barwick

Kenneth “Kenny” Ronald Barwick, 58, died Saturday, November 12, 2016, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Evelyn Kolb Barwick and the late Francis Levi “Ike” Barwick. Mr. Barwick was a member of Pinewood Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver with American Freightways. Surviving are his mother of Pinewood; two sons, Jeffrey Barwick of Atlanta, GA and Thomas Justin “T.J.” Barwick of Sumter; a brother, Harold Barwick (Nona) of New Mexico; a sister, Ann Barwick Springfield (Walter) of Manning; two grandchildren, Lilli Barwick and Jewele Barwick of Sumter; numerous nieces and nephews; and his closest friend, Joye Hughes, of Sumter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel “Danny” Barwick. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3 P.M. Wednesday in Pinewood Baptist Church with Rev. Kirk Carlisle and Rev. Bennie Barwick officiating. Burial will follow in the Pinewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 325 Reynolds Road, Pinewood. The family wishes to thank the staff of Tri-County Hospice and his caregiver, Loretta Bosier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to the Special Olympics of Roswell, 605 South Kentucky Avenue, Roswell, New Mexico, 88203. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.