James-Barlow, SR.-Obituary

James Elliott Barlow, SR.

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Jimmy,
I just learned of your Father's passing, and am so very sorry. What wonderful days our neighborhood group had, as kids, hanging out at your backyard pool, and running up and down the street. Cherished times, for sure! My heartfelt sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord comfort each of you, at this sad time.

Jimmy and Linda
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary and Kim Blackhurst and family

Jimmy, Sorry to hear of your loss.

Jimmy,
So sorry to hear of your Dads Passing. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Jimmy,
Sorry for the loss of your dad. I know that you took good care of him for a long time.

Steve

Jimmy, we are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. We will be praying for you.
Love,
Jill and Russ Tanner

Linda and Jimmy, So sorry for your loss of you Dad. Prayers for all, Becky and Joe Judy

My deepest sympathy Jimmy. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

My mother was his first cousin. His mother my great aunt Anna and my late grandmother Bessie were sisters. My mother is Dot McNeill. My late husband, Jack, was among the first people in the army to use the night vision goggles with the cobra helicopter in the late 60s.

Obituary

James's Obituary

James “Jim” Elliott Barlow, Sr., 88 of Roanoke passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Jim was a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, while there he was part of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.  He loved to read and was often found eating and even sleeping holding a book.  Jim loved to travel all over the world either in person or through his readings.  He was a proud US Army Veteran who served during the years of 1946 through 1948, the Korean Conflict.  After his honorable discharge he married his wife & friend Zoe on August 31, 1948. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zoe E. Barlow and a infant brother, Buster.  Jim is survived by his children, Linda Rotella and James “Jimmy” E. Barlow, Jr.; granddaughter, Cindy Edmonds; several nieces, nephews and many special friends.

 

Jim’s family will receive friends Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 5 – 8 pm at Oakey’s North Chapel, 6732 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke.  Where a service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 12 pm with Pastor Lynn Riddle officiating.   A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12 pm at Mountain View Cemetery, Marlinton, West Virginia.   Flowers gratefully declined, please consider a donation to the DAV, 210 Franklin Road, #808, Roanoke, VA  24011 in Jim’s name.  On-line condolences may be sent to www.oakeys.com

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