James-Barlow, Jr.-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home - New Braunfels

James Allen Barlow, Jr.

Aug 15, 1954 - Sep 20, 2025

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‘Til we meet again my friend.

Al Barlow, past president of Greater NB Arts Council, at Dinner With the Arts, 2017

Thank you Al, for donning a tux to perform at the DWTArts of course you changed into overalls as quickly as you could!!!

Thank you, Al, for your life, your music, and your passion! As a past President of the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council, I asked you and Paul McLaughlin to perform at the Dinner With the Arts, 2017. You EVEN wore a tux! Of course, you ALSO also wore overalls!!!

Al taught me how to play guitar and gave me my love for all music. I don't believe I've ever met a more thoughtful human in my life. Rest easy Al.

No words can express neither how much I love your or how much I will miss you. I will try to always make you proud Daddy!

Love to my remarkable cousin

You will always be in the midst of the gatherings; your Being shines bright! Thank you Al . . .

Rest easy my friend, your battle is won.

Al Barlow wasn't just a master songwriter and entertainer, but a true-blue, beautiful human being for all seasons. All of us who were encouraged by Al to keep in touch with the soul of our childhood and to keep on keepin' on are feeling this loss. God bless you, my friend.

Obituary

James's Obituary

James Allen Barlow, Jr., known as Al to family and friends, passed away in the early morning of September 20, 2025, after a prolonged off-and-on battle with various medical issues. He left this world in the company of family, surrounded by love up until the end, and leaving a huge circle of...

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