James Bruce Barlow

Jim lived across Ada street from me when we were in grammar school. We were buddies. We were playing together in front of his house one night when a man in a suit carrying a satchel. Turned out it was a doctor (they made house calls in those days) and his father had had a fatal heart attack. RIP my old south side pal.

This is difficult to write. Jim was one of my very best friends back in high school. We spent hours discussing just about anything that came to mind. He was so intelligent that he would always be at least one step ahead of me (and everyone else) in those very lively conversations. I was always hoping we would have the opportunity to pick up where we left off “back then”. I am certainly impressed with Jim’s tremendous accomplishments over the years. Scott

Jim is a very special man who will live on eternally in the heart and soul of each of us who knew him. When Jim asked "How are you doing?" - he meant it - you couldn't just say "ok" and let it go at that - he truly wanted to know and would stop you and get it out of you! And, he always had a smile to share - no matter how busy he was. I knew Jim to be a unique and special man, who allowed God to guide all areas of his life every minute, and cherished every aspect of life and, only 2nd to...

What a touch of class Jim Barlow was. We never spent that much time together, but what little time we did was always golden...and memorable: "Sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not."
I will miss him.
You are in my prayers.

Dear Karen and family. Sue and I share your loss. I always admired Jim. Even in High School I knew Jim would go on to great things. I loved his relaxed demeanor that disguised his shrewdness. You had better be well read to debate an issue with him. My how he loved a good political discussion! The unaware be warned.. Unlike most of us Jim never lost his cool. Fort Worth will miss him as well as those of us who claim Jim as a friend. Sue and I will be in prayer for you all. Let me leave you...

Jim was such an inspiration for so many people. I will always love and miss him and my heart goes out to Karen, Karen Mary, Ben ,and Ned. All of our lives where blessed to have known him.

Dear Barlow family,
Karen, you and Jim have been wonderful friends to Lee and me through the years. My deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

Jim has always been a best friend to me and my entire family. Our parents were close friends as well and we will all miss him.

Karen, Someone always goes ahead to make preparations for the rest of us on the final Corps trip...This time it is Jim. But, in the twinkling of an eye in God's time, we shall meet again...'til then, call if you want to...A thousand memories have surfaced of the good times, and Jim's strength and kindness in the face of difficulties. I miss him too.
Joe Spurlock II