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Kenneth Raymond Barlow, SR 1934 - 2012

Kenneth Raymond Barlow, SR of - 1400 N Franklin Street, in Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois United States was born on January 19, 1934 in Walshville. He was married to Imojean Barlow, and had children Debra Lynn Barlow, Kenneth Raymond Barlow, Jr, Linda Jean Barlow, and Michele Leigh Barlow. Kenneth Barlow, died at age 78 years old on January 23, 2012 at HSHS St. Francis Hospital 1215 Franciscan Dr, in Litchfield.

Kenneth Raymond Barlow, SR

- 1400 N Franklin Street, in Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois 62056, United States

January 19, 1934

Walshville, Montgomery County, Illinois, 62091, United States

January 23, 2012

HSHS St. Francis Hospital 1215 Franciscan Dr, in Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois, 62056, United States

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Introduction

Kenneth Raymond Barlow was a man of impeccable character. He served God, his family, the Olin Corporation, his country, the U.S. Army, and the United Nations. The meaning of the name: Kenneth- born of fire, "handsome" Raymond- "wise protector" Barlow- Barley "beacon of light" hillside To be born of fire is to be born of spirit. When hydrogen is exposed to oxygen, it burns and water is created. Kenneth is an embodiment of one who comes through the fire bearing water for others. The name Raymond captures the energy of possibility and radiance. He saw the big picture. The sun is the source that sustains life. People are like rays of the sun. The rays are not separate from the sun, nor are they separate from one another. Barlow Motto- "en foi prest", (Ready in faith) Kenneth was responsible, dependable, humble, ambitious, wise, and highly intuitive. His first priority was family, a responsibility he took seriously. Kenneth was strong, realistic, and practical. He was both protective and nuturing. He acted as a support, readily responding to the needs of those around him. He created an environment that was accommodating and conducive of success. Kenneth was fair in all his dealings. He believed everyone deserved a fair chance and if needed, a second chance. He was an independent thinker. He cared very deeply about the future of our country and the well being of the people.
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1934

Birthday

January 19, 1934

Birthdate

Walshville, Montgomery County, Illinois 62091, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Kenneth was born January 19, 1934 to Thomas Dewey Barlow and Elsie Mae Chaplin. --grandson of James Ellis Barlow and Ada Mae (Bridgewater) Barlow. --great grandson of Thomas Morgan Barlow and Nancy Elizabeth McPhail. --great2 grandson of James McPhail and Martha A Kirkland. -- great3 grandson of John McPhail and Hannah McAdams --great4 of Joseph McAdams and Sarah Bradford.
Nationality & Locations

The first members of Kenneth's family to arrive in the Americas listed Scotland and England as country of origin. Although, Kenneth the British Isles is more accurate to describe nationality. He identified as Irish. He died January 23, 2012 and his body was creamated. Funeral services were held on Saint Patrick's day. His grandson Kenneth T. Placed a Cubs baseball cap atop the urn, in similar fashion as he was known to wear his hats atop his head rather than on his head. His grand daughter, Kendra Barlow J. attached a four leaf clover. Kenneth was a historian with special interest in geneology. In 1986, he wrote to a Mr. Walter C. Bridgewater in Scottsburg, Indiana in inquiry of one, Nathaniel Bridgewater, the father of his great grandmother, Ada Mae Bridgewater. In response, he received a detailed copy of the "Bridgewater Family History" by Walter C Bridgewater. Mr. Bridgewater offered his apologies as he was not able to provide information on the requested ancenstor. Many years later, Kenneth's granddaughter would discover the ancestor was in fact in these records as Joseph Nathanial. Kenneth and Walter originated from the same tree, but different limbs. The information provided a wealth of information. Both Kenneth and his granddaughter are greatful for the letter from Mr. Bridgewater. The first members of Kenneth's family were navigators to the new world. The first of the English pioneering people. Kenneth comes from royalty, in both the English and natural sense. The original people who met the boat would soon become family. The following is an excerpt from "Bridgewater Family History" by Walter C. Bridgewater: IMMIGRATED FROM ENGLAND REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN BRIDGEWATER, Samuel 4/10/1749-5/11/1827, Pvt. Rev. War Mary Ann (Coffman) 10/25/1755-3/20/1847 (3/21 in Walker Family History Samuel (and his brothers Elias and Isaac) were sons of Immanuel Bridgewater, an English Duke, who died without visiting America. The three sons immigrated to America sometime before the Revolutionary War, about 1770. He and his sons were navigators for the celebrated Earl of Bridgewater, who was known as the father of inland navigation in England. The Earl of Bridgewater was also a Duke. These men owned quite a line of sea faring vessels for that day. In America, Immanuel's sons took sides with George Washington, and when war broke out, they joined the army. R H Ross 10 Oct 1996 NOTE 11 July 1997--I now find that Samuel Bridgewater was a Private in the Revolutionary War serving from Virginia and that his widow received a pension.
Early Life & Education

Kenneth was raised in the village of Walshville, in the southwestern corner of Montgomery county. Located an hour south of Springfield, the Capital city of Illinois. The 2020 census records the population at 60 persons. The peek population point was documented in 1880 at 188 persons. The lowest point was 1990, were just 44 souls of residence. His father Thomas D., grandfather James E., and great-grandfather Thomas M., served as postmaster's and Thomas M. Mayor. Census records show the Barlow family occupied the same street, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Reminiscent of Coronation Street, the long running British soap opera starring Ken Barlow. Kenneth graduated from Mount Olive Highschool.
Religious Beliefs

Kenneth was a member of the Radiant Life Church of Litchfield, il. He also sought knowledge through independent study. He was an avid reader, a reflective thinker, and a natural teacher.
Military Service

Kenneth Raymond Barlow, SR United Nations Peacekeeper/United States Serviceman United States Army, 16th Ord. (FM) National Defence Service Metal Korean Service Medal--United Nations Service Medal Good Conduct Medal// Republic of Korea Presidential Medal Unit Citation Badge// He served God, he served his family, he served his Country and the Nations, he served people. --To the service line, on time, everytime
Professional Career

Kenneth was employed with the Olin Corporation in East Alton, Il He began his career in 1952 working just a year before being deployed to North Korea. He returned to olin in 1956. He retired after 40 years of service. Today Olin is the world's #1 producer of small ammunition. The history of the company as it appears on the Corporation's website: From Humble Beginnings to Global Success Olin Corporation began in 1892 as a small blasting powder supplier in East Alton, Illinois. Following a few decades of success, along with some fruitful acquisitions, Olin added Mathieson Chemical Corporation into the mix, further increasing Olin’s product offering. Over time, the new Olin has grown and expanded to encompass several complementary business units, among them—Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy. In 1931, Olin brought Winchester into the fold; the leading manufacturer of ammunition in the United States. Collectively, these business segments employ 8,000 professionals in more than 15 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries across the globe. A Historical Look at Olin, a Globally Recognized Corporation: 1892 Founding OLIN CORP Founded in East Alton, IL by Franklin W. Olin to provide blasting powder to Midwestern coal mines MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORP Founded in Saltville, VA by a group of U.S. businessmen, including Thomas Mathieson, to produce soda ash 1896 Building MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORP Built first Chlor Alkali plant in U.S. 1898 Forming OLIN CORP Formed Western Cartridge Company to manufacture small arms ammunition 1909 Introducing MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORP Introduced first commercial production of liquefied chlorine First one ton chlorine containers, 1910 1931 Acquiring OLIN CORP Acquired Winchester Repeating Arms 1940s - 1950s Growing MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORP Built plants in Lake Charles, LA, and McIntosh, AL; bought Squibb 1954 Merged to create the OLIN MATHIESON CHEMICAL CORPORATION 1950s - 1960s Expanding Entered into phosphates, brass, urethanes, TDI, skis, camping equipment and homebuilding businesses; expand paper and forestry businesses 1970s - 2000s Consolidating Consolidated back to core businesses; spin offs include forest products (Olinkraft), military ordnance (Primex) and specialty chemicals (Arch); sold aluminum, TDI, urethanes and Squibb businesses 2007 Selling Acquired Pioneer Companies Inc. and sold the brass business, resulting in a company similar in businesses to that which existed in the late 1890s 2012 Distributing Acquired K.A. Steel Chemicals Inc., distributor of caustic soda and the largest seller of bleach in the Midwest 2015 Leading Acquired Dow’s North American Chlor Alkali and Vinyl, Global Chlorinated Organics, and Global Epoxy businesses 2017 Investing 100 consecutive years on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OLN) Acquisition made Olin the world's number one chlorine producer Http://www.olin.com
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2012

Death

January 23, 2012

Death date

Gastrointestinal cancer, Alzheimer's disease

Cause of death

HSHS St. Francis Hospital 1215 Franciscan Dr, in Litchfield, Montgomery County, Illinois 62056, United States
Death location

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Obituary

The following announcement was Posted Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in theThe Journal-News of Hillsboro, IL. Kenneth R. Barlow, Sr., 78, of Litchfield, died on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Barlow was born in Walshville on Jan. 19, 1934, the son of Thomas D. and Elsie (Chaplin) Barlow. He married Imogene Yount on Nov. 3, 1956, and she survives. He attended Mt. Olive schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A member of Radiant Life Pentecostal Church, Mr. Barlow was a retired machinist from Olin Industries in East Alton. He was also involved in genealogy during his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Debra (husband Gary) Hartman of Litchfield, Kenneth (wife Vicky) Barlow, Jr., of Hillsboro, Linda Shackelford of Springfield and Michele Taylor of Litchfield; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Maynard and Charles Barlow. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
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A similar memorial appears on the Litchfield Family Funeral Service's website, Kenneth R. Barlow Sr. 78, of Litchfield passed away Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. Kenneth was born January 19, 1934, in Walshville, IL, a son of Thomas D. and Elsie Chaplin Barlow. He married Imogene Yount November 3, 1956, in . He graduated from Mt. OLive HS and proudly served his country in the Army. He worked as an Machinist for the for years. Radiant Life Church. very involved in geneology after retirement. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas D. Barlow, mother, Elsie Barlow. He is survived by his wife, Imogene Barlow, daughter, Debra (Gary) Hartman, son, Kenneth (Vicky) Barlow Jr., daughter, Linda Shackelford, daughter, Michele Taylor, 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren.
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Kenneth Raymond Barlow, 40 year Veteran (IAM)

Kenneth belonged to the Grand Lodge of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). He received a Gold Veteran's Badge for loyalty and service to fellow works for a period of 40 years.

The following historical account appears on the Lodge website.

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Lodge 660 Histroy
In 1933 Lodge #660 was first chartered representing the Machinist at Shell Oil. Later trade Machinist working at other locations were taken in to Lodge 660. The next big gain of Machinists membership came in 1944 when Olin was organized. At that time 3 new Local Lodges were chartered – (#1654, Production Workers) – ( #1632, Brass Mill) -(#1655, Casting Plant) – and (#660 represented the Machine Shop).

In 1949 these 4 Local Lodges and Lodge# 1252 which represented the Auto Mechanics in this area, pooled their resources and contracted to build the Machinist Center on Shamrock Ave, East Alton Ill. This provided a central location to collect dues and a place to keep some of the financial records of the five Local Lodges.

In August 1959 the Grand Lodge merged four of the Local Lodges into the Lodge #660. Lodge #1252 was later merged with other Automotive Lodges into Lodge #313, Granite City

Counting our retirees, Lodge 660 has 4,756 members. Today Local Lodge #660 represents members at 16 different companies:

ALTON MACHINE WORKS – ALTON
AMSTED RAIL – GRANITE CITY
PHILLIPS 66 CO. – WOOD RIVER
PHILLIPS 66 LUBE – HARTFORD
EATON-B-LINE – HIGHLAND & TROY
DUGAN TOOL & DIE, INC – EAST ALTON
WIELAND ROLLED PRODUCTS – EAST ALTON
IMPERIAL MANUFACTURING – ALTON
KELLY TRACY AD & DESIGN – MARINE
OLIN WINCHESTER LLC – EAST ALTON
SOUTH SIDE MACHINE – ST. LOUIS
ROTARY RAM, INC – GODFREY
ANHEYSER BUSH – ST. LOUIS
EXTREME FORCE VALVE, INC. – EAST ALTON
FULTON IRON & MFG. – ST. LOUIS
SEW TIME EMBROIDERY – MARYVILLE
WOOD RIVER TOWNSHIP ASSESSORS – EAST ALTON

Date & Place: January 7, 2005 at 161 North Shamrock Street, in East Alton, Madison County, Illinois 62024, United States