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Bruce Barlow Obituary
BARLOW, Bruce, Sr. Bruce Barlow Sr., of Villa Rica GA, left us suddenly on Saturday, (April 10, 2004) at the young age of 51. He was the victim of an unexplainable brain aneurysm. Bruce was born and raised in Hartford's north end and moved to Atlanta, GA. in 1994. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife Norma Faye Cole Barlow; and his two sons, Raki Barlow of Brooklyn, NY and Bruce Barlow Jr. of Riverdale, GA. Bruce was a Marketing and Sales Executive with IBM for 20 plus years and over the last five years, was a real estate developer, building condominiums and houses in the city of Atlanta. He and his wife recently fulfilled a lifetime dream when they became proprietors of the 25 acre Twin Oaks on Melacari, a Bed & Breakfast Inn in Villa Rica, GA. Bruce also leaves behind his parents, Arthur and Carrie Barlow of Villa Rica, GA; brothers, Maurice Barlow of Hartford, Charles Barlow of Acworth, GA, Matthew Barlow of Oklahoma City, OK, Arthur R. Barlow of Hartford, Walter Wimbush of South Windsor, fondly referred to as a "brother from another mother" and a sister, Muriel Morgan of High Point, NC. He also leaves behind dozens of nieces nephews and cousins. There will be a viewing on Thursday, April 15, between 12-1 p.m. with services to follow at Midway Macedonia Baptist Church, 3915 Carrollton-Villa Rica Highway, Villa Rica, GA 30180
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Barlow
Victoria Virgo-Christie
May 7, 2004
Norma
There are no word truly to express to how I feel about your loss. I can only pray that our loving and comforting Savior will hold your wounded heart in his loving hands.
Always in My Prayers,
David Hardrick
May 5, 2004
My prayers go out to the Barlow family, whom I have known for sometime in Hartford.
Diane Parrott Latney
May 4, 2004
To The Barlow Family,
There is so little one can say to bring you consolation in your loss. I hope knowing that others truly care and share your grief with you brings some comfort to you.
My memories of Brucie will forever remain close to my heart.
Travis Burton
April 23, 2004
Bruce Barlow,
A neighbor, a friend, a brother, a mentor...I'll miss you!
Marvin (Flippy) Williams
April 23, 2004
It is with much regret to hear of your great loss. Know that my heart is with your along with much prayer and thoughts. Hang in there God will see you through, he did not bring you this far to leave you.
Love to the entire family.
Flippy
Delores Bobb
April 22, 2004
I was on vacation and was so sad to hear of the loss of your husband. Remember there is no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Know that God will see you through, and that weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Love you.
From the Delores Bobb & Family/
Milton Johns, Jr.
April 20, 2004
To the Barlow Family:
I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce. We played and went to school together. My prayers are with you in this time of loss and I thank God for the opportunity of knowing Bruce. He will be missed.
Lynnette Hamilton
April 19, 2004
With deepest sympthay from The Hamilton Family in CT, FL, CA, NH, & NC.
May God bless you and keep you strong!
Patsy Darity
April 19, 2004
Norma,
Words cannot convey my feelings. May the peace of God be with you and your family. I'll always remember the good times at HPHS. Brucie touched many lives and will be missed by many. Love and God bless you.
Wanda King-Smith
April 19, 2004
Norma,
I just received the news of Bruce passing and my heart felt heavy. I want you to know that my pray is for a swift recovery to heal your heart and the hearts of Family and Friends.
May Peace be upon you,
Wanda King-Smith
Cleo Cotton
April 19, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the Barlow family. You will be in my prayers
Michele Lewis
April 19, 2004
Dear Norma, My prayers are with you and your family in this time of lost. Bruce was a great person to know and will always be remembered. You guys were there for me when i needed a hand. Now i want you to know that we are all here for you. You will always be in our hearts. God Bless you and your family. Much love. Michele Lewis and the Lewis family.
Phyllis Dowdell
April 17, 2004
Norma&Family,
May all your happy memories help to ease the sorrow that you seel.
Phyllis Dowdell&Family
Denise Dowdell Hawkins
April 17, 2004
To The Barlow Family,
Bruce will be miss dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Denise Dowdell Hawkins
Yvonne and Joyce Edmonds
April 17, 2004
Norma and the entire Barlow Family
I was surprised and saddened to hear of Brucies passing. My sister and I shared some pleasant memories growing up with Brucie when he lived on ELmer Street. Take comfort in knowing that the memories that you have will give you strength during these difficult days. Trust in the Lord Norma, he WILL comfort you. The GOD , I serve Can DO ANYTHING, BUT FAIL.
Joann/Salah Jackson
April 17, 2004
Hello,
Norma,Mr.& Mrs. Barlow
I was sadden to hear of Brucie's untimely death. He was a good friend and I will always remember his beautiful smile. May god welcome him home and I will keep you all in my prayers.
P.S my mother Blanche Jackson sends her condolences to the family.
P.S.S you may contact me by e-mail at [email protected]
Janice Smith
April 16, 2004
Norma,
My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I am here for you whenever you need me...I'll find you...real soon. May God's love bring you peace.
Love, Janice Smith & Family (Hartford, CT/Atlanta, GA)
Michelle Bryant
April 16, 2004
Norma & family, My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my prayers.
God bless
Deborah McDonald
April 16, 2004
To Norma & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Bruce will truly be missed and I pray that God will continue to provide you with strength to get through this very difficult time.
Prayerfully,
Deborah J. McDonald & Family
Joe Jackson
April 16, 2004
Cliff, Carrie, and family;
Soothe!Soothe!Soothe!
Close on its wave soothes the wave behind--
...
Keith Knight
April 16, 2004
Hello Norma, and Family, I send God's blessings upon you during this most difficult time. Norma, Bruce was truly loved and enriched by the friends and family who loved and continues to share in his memory. Know that we all share in your sorrow and asked that "you look to the hills from which your strength cometh, your strength cometh from the lord". May God continue to bless and keep you all.
Brenda Whitehead(Taylor)
April 16, 2004
To Norma & Barlow Family
GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE, AND HE WILL REMEMBER HIS OWN, THOUGH TRAILS MAY PRESS US AND BURDENS DISTRESS US HE NEVER WILL LEAVE US ALONE. LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA (WHITEHEAD) TAYLOR, SANDRA, VALERIA WHITEHEAD, AND DERWIN SCOTT
The Latney Family
April 16, 2004
We are keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time. The Latney Family. Hartford CT. Edythe, Lynn and Devin.
Shelley Hicks Johnson
April 16, 2004
Norma and Family,
It took me a few days to get over the shock of Bruce's passing. Although we may question why God took him home; God knows best and wanted to add another flower to His garden. My prayers are with you and your family.
Adrienne, Karen and Michele Opesso
April 15, 2004
We are so sorry to hear about the lost of Bruce. He was a great man to know. May God be with you and your family always. God Bless You.
Ruby Countryman-Atlanta, GA and daughter's
Margaret Barney-Wilkins
April 15, 2004
Norma & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and I pray that the memories we all have of Bruce will continue to live in our hearts.
God Bless.
CARLA GOMEZ, MIMS
April 15, 2004
NORMA & FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. BRUCE WAS TRULY A GOOD PERSON. MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TRYING TIME. BRUCIE WILL BE SADLY MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN YOUR HEART. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL.
Riley & Cerise Johnson
April 15, 2004
Dear Norma, Pop and Mom,
Thank you all for such precious memories of summer 2002. We pray God's peace shine around you. We were blessed to have known Bruce. Raki and Bruce Jr. We love you.
Irene Falconer Perez
April 15, 2004
To the Barlow Family: My deepest sympathy on the recent passing of Bruce. God bless you all.
April 15, 2004
Norma
We were sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. It has been a long time since we have seen each other but, please know your family is in my family prayers. May God keep you in perfect peace.
The Mitchell Family, Rose, Elouise, Fannie, Michael and Marcelle (from Edgewood Street - Hartford, Conn.)
Ellen Mathis
April 15, 2004
To The Barlow Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless you with comfort and strength.
Kolsie
yvonne carter
April 15, 2004
Dear Barlow Family,
Our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. God knows your heart is heavy laden, he will comfort you with each passing day.
Yvonne Carter, Valerie Chambers, Mr & Mrs. Kenneth Hooks.
Bill Fensick
April 15, 2004
Bruce has left behind many fond memories of happy times in days gone by. May the Lord comfort your family in this time of great sorrow.
Pamela Scott-Cummings
April 15, 2004
Norma
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We pray God will comfort and strengthen you during this time.
God Bless
Chuck & Pam Cummings
Aurice Barlow
April 15, 2004
To The Barlow Family
Norma, My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time.
Bruce was my most favorite cousin. We had so many good times together growing up, and me meeting you and spending time with you and bruce. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bruce will be missed. May God Bless you and Children and also, to Mr. and Mrs Cliff Barlow and family. Love you.
God Bless you. My prayers are with you always.
Aurice Barlow,Ivori Smith (daughter) and the Barlow Famiily
Rita Womack-Battle
April 15, 2004
To the Barlow Family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Bruce, we'll miss you.
GERARD PETERSON
April 14, 2004
TO THE FAMILY OF BRUCE BARLOW
MY SINCERE SYMPATHY ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE ALWAYS INCLUDED ME AS PART OF YOUR FAMILY.BRUCE HAS BEEN MY FRIEND SINCE HE WAS 10 YEARS OLD.HE WILL REMAIN IN MY MEMORY AND PRAYERS.
Donna-Marie Johnson
April 14, 2004
To The Barlow Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Loss...God Bless Love and Prayers
Karen Bailey Addison
April 14, 2004
Faye & the Barlow Family, Brucie will take charge, making arrangements in his better place. I remember most, his gentle spirit.
Tracy Cicero
April 14, 2004
To: The Barlow Family
May it bring you special comfort to know that others care and support you in your time of bereavement.
Thinking of you with our sympathy.
Louise & Tracy Cicero
Earlene Strums
April 14, 2004
Norma and The Barlow Family
Hello Norma,
Our prayers are with you and your family,so be encourage and keep the faith. Grace and peace be with you,from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. God Bless
Pamela Johnson
April 14, 2004
MAY
MEMORIES
COMFORT YOU
Perry Davis II (BeBop )
April 14, 2004
Norma Fay
I wish there was something that I was able to do for you and yours at this time, Look to God he is there for you. You are in my hart always .
Thomas Davis
April 14, 2004
Hello Faye.
I'm Praying for U & the Family GOD Bless U All.
Please know that Bruce is now bond up from earth, and now bond into Heaven with The LORD Amen!
Know that your lost is GODS GAIN!
But know Faye how Blessed U & Bruce
LOOKED TOGETHER, LIVED TOGETHER, STAND TOGETHER TO THE END; IN MARRAGE, LOVELY CHILDREN, AND NOW ON BRUCE HOME GOING IN THE SPIRIT U TWO WILL STILL BE TOGETHER IN LOVE, REMEMBERANCE AND GET TO SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN IN THE BY-IN-BY AMEN.
GOD keep U And the Men always Peace be with U All. Love T. Davis.
Anything I can Do let Me know., ok?
P.S. I let Bebop know also.
Janice Sims & Alana Smith Karim
April 14, 2004
We'll miss you Brucy. Love always and Peace.
Janice Sims
Jacequalyn Snipes-Conner
April 14, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the Barlow family. You will be in my prayers.
linda hooks chalk
April 14, 2004
It is with great sorrow that I send syphathy to you Norma. Many years has gone by since I have seen You and Bruce and I am speechless at this time. Only thing comes to mind is Pslam 121 "look to the hills from which cometh your help, your help comes from the Lord". God bless and keep you strong during this very trying time.
Much Love,
Arthur and Linda Chalk
Joe & Joyce Clements
April 14, 2004
Faye and Family, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I wish we could be there personally. We were so sorry and saddened to hear of Bruce's passing. We pray that the good Lord will comfort you as only He can. If there is anything we can do, please let me know. Love you and God bless.
John Barnes
April 14, 2004
To the family we are deeply sorry for your lost.
The Barnes Family
(Bedford St)
Donna Burton
April 14, 2004
Norma and Family:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your lifetime partner and devoted father. Bruce is in a better place and shining his everlasting light on you and the family. Keep the faith "Sister". God bless you and your family.
Daphne Clements Seegars
April 14, 2004
So very very sorry to hear about Bruce. Your family is definitely in my prayers. Although I haven't met Bruce's family, I am a distant relative. My grandmother Ethel was a Barlow. You probably are more familiar with my brother Joe Clements. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. God's mercy and grace WILL get you through this. Trust Him!
Gerri Parrott
April 14, 2004
Barlow Family,
May memories of joy and happiness shared sustain and comfort you at this time. Our families grew up together on Main and Elmer Streets. Bruce will surely be missed.
Charles Rankin
April 14, 2004
The Barlow Family
May the love of friends and family be a source of confort to you.
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