Friday, March 05, 2010

Harold Barbour


Harold Barbour, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Jim Cole
Word has just been recieved that well known Circus Model Builder Harold Barbour has passed way. Harold, who lived in Orlando, FL, was considered by his peers to be one of the best in his craft. He built in the difficult 1" = 1' scale.
His Funeral will be held Sat. March 6 at the Woodlawn Memorial, (400 Woodlawn Cemetary Rd, Gotha, FL) at noon.

Posted by Buckles at 3/05/2010 01:26:00 PM

5 comments:

Hal Guyon said...

A great model builder and person. I met Harold about 25 years ago at a lot gathering we had here in Columbia S.C. He was a true artist when it came to detail and his craftmanship was the best of the best. I have a couple of Harold`s models in 1/4" scale that he gave me, most of his circus in 1/4" scale got destroyed, but he managed to save a few pieces. My Dad aqquired an old sunburst front wagon wheel years ago that I still have, Harold tried his best to buy it from Dad with no success. I was really looking foward to seeing Harold again at the CMB gathering in Sarasota next month. I don`t think I will make that gathering myself now since I`m scheduled for knee surgery on April 1. My sympathy goes out to Harold`s family at his loss. The circus modeling world has lost one of their best.

05 March, 2010 14:53
William Shoop said...

I met Harold Barbour as a young kid.He had his miniature circus at the Winter Park Mall in Orlando.Circa 1970 or 1971.
If my memory serves me correct he was at the Hoxie Tucker Tent raising in 1980.
I had chatted with him om the phone a couple of years ago.He had invited me over.He was proud of the fact that he put all his children through college.
He also performed as Skeeto the clown.He had much knowledge of the old days.

05 March, 2010 22:54
Anonymous said...

I always called him Jerry.I've known he and his wife Juanita for about 15 years.I was their hairstylist,he will be missed.

06 March, 2010 07:42
Anonymous said...

The anon. above is a friend of mine that spoke about Harold and his wife every since I have known them... I have never met Harold or his wife. but, when i hear someone close say such good and positive things about someone it makes me wish I had known him too. God bless him and his family.

06 March, 2010 12:02
Anonymous said...

I went to his funeral,it was a nice tribute to him.It was sad,but a little humor was mixed in as well.Jerry was a funny man,always quick with a joke or two.I will treasure a carving he made of me in full hairstylist attire.

07 March, 2010 06:56

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