Barclay William Burrow

"Todd Wallace III, TW3"

November 10, 1951 – August 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, in Denton, Texas, the world lost the unmistakable voice and unforgettable spirit of Barclay William Burrow, known to many as Todd Wallace III or simply TW3. He was 73 years old.

Born November 10, 1951, in El Campo, Texas, Barclay's love for words, stories, music, news, and broadcasting began early. Scouting was his early activity, and he was a member of the troop at First Lutheran Church.  This was an important connection for what would become his life's focus on communications. At just 14, his Troop took over KULP Radio and Barclay's voice was discovered. Learning the ropes from Senator Culp Krueger and later Fred Barbee of Bar-B Broadcasting through high school, college, and beyond, he could always be found behind a microphone, spinning stories, sharing music, and becoming a familiar voice to his community. His work as a voice over announcer in Victoria cemented him as a local talent whose voice many still remember.

In 1975, Barclay graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in education and a major in journalism. That same year he began teaching at Victoria High School, where he guided students in journalism, photojournalism, yearbook, and newspaper. His passion for storytelling inspired generations of students to see the world differently. His family moved to Fort Worth in 1996 where he brought that same dedication to teaching English at Diamond Hill–Jarvis High School until his retirement.

Barclay lived a life full of creativity, connection, and service. Even after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he refused to let the disease define him. Instead, he poured his time and energy into the Neuro Fitness Foundation, helping others living with neurological conditions find strength, support, and community. His resilience and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Orvil and Gertrude Iola Bremser Burrow, and by his beloved wife, Melanie Burrow. Mourning his passing of their big brother and friend are Joycelyn Morris and husband Bill of Hockley, Texas; Leonard Burrow and wife Cheryl of Plano, Texas; and Eric Burrow and wife Kathy of El Campo, Texas. His children, Michelle Dawson and husband Benjamin of Aubrey, Texas; Melissa Benoit of Irving, Texas; and Jonathan Burrow and partner Jillian of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a proud grandfather to Vincent and Tristan Dawson of Aubrey, Texas.

Barclay's family invites you to honor his life not with flowers, but with generosity. Donations may be made in his memory to  The House Foundation ( https://shop.housepartydistro.com ), a nonprofit created by his son Jonathan to help families facing emergency needs. All donations will be matched by Jonathan's business, House Party Distro.